Growing up, the only time I ever heard the words “allowance” were when they came out of my friends’ or their parents’ mouths.
Having two siblings before me who had gone through the same channels, it didn’t come as a surprise to me when my parents let me know I would have to start looking for a job. I was a part-time cashier and barista for both my junior and senior year of high school.
There’s definitely two distinct sides to the argument of whether or not your teen should work during high school, and looking back on it I can draw both pros and cons from my own experience.
PS: Since you are reading this… we are assuming you are a proactive parent wanting college and career success for your child!