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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We paid for college, but our kids also worked during summers and sometimes during school to earn their own spending money and in one case, sorority dues. I think these jobs are important - they teach good work skills and the importance of showing up on time. I had a 24 year old employee once who didn't understand why she couldn't just show up for work at noon - this was for an office job with 8:30-5 hours.[/quote] We pay for elite private high school and will pay for college. However, it was very important to me that my kids spend several high school summers working basic jobs: bussing tables, counter help, etc. My kids want for nothing and live in an upper NW DC bubble of privilege. It's amazing what they have learned from their jobs: how to be on time, how to deal with a grumpy boss, how hard you have to work to make money in an unskilled job, etc. etc. The jobs have been invaluable [/quote]
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