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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I also grew up like you.[b]  I absolutely want my kids to do some "regular" jobs[/b].  I want them to question the value of interning ie working for free.  I never did that. I couldn't afford to.  [/quote]

+1. It might sound dumb but they need to develop appreciation for this type of work and the people who do it. I don’t want them to see service workers as less than them. It also will help them to appreciate the value in going into a professional job and earning real money someday. [/quote]

I feel this way too. I think there’s value to both types of experiences and will make my kids have at least one minimum wage job at some point. [/quote]

I’m an attorney, but I started out at a fast casual restaurant in high school where I did everything from food prep and cashier to mopping floors and scrubbing toilets before closing down at night. I’ve also babysat kids, managed golf course reservations, and worked at the front desk of a spa.

I absolutely think kids should do these types of jobs because it gives them perspective of how hard this work can be and what it’s like working with the public.  I want my kids to have some grit and ability to take on tasks that aren’t always pleasant and later they can also do the fancy internships and such. But handing an UMC life to your kids on a platter won’t teach them to appreciate hard work.[/quote]

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