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[quote=Anonymous]I worked during high school, although not during junior year when I had a very heavy load of AP classes.  As a very shy kid, working had a huge impact on me, pushing me out of my comfort zone and requiring me to step up and talk to a wide range of people.  My first job was in fast food for a summer but then in during sr. year of HS I worked in a lawyer's office and then a sales reps' office, a couple hours after school every day.  It was hardly a burden on my time but helped me learn about managing my money, dealing with different situations, and having the confidence to make decisions, ask questions, etc.  Yes, I could do that in school but it really is different in a work situation where people are counting on you to get real, meaningful things done.

We will expect our kids to have at least summer jobs starting at 16.  School-year jobs will be dependent on their homework load and other extracurriculars.  DS is 13 and already spent last summer working at a camp as a volunteer and wants to work there when he's 16.  I could see that the summer of working was good for his confidence.  DD is younger but already talks about what camp she wants to work at or what stores in our neighborhood would be good to work at.  [/quote]

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