Research has shown that students who are employed while in high school or college allocate their time more efficiently, learn about workplace norms and responsibilities, and are motivated to study harder in their classes so they can achieve a certain career goal.
A job can help teenagers better develop their identities, obtain increased autonomy, achieve new accomplishments, develop work experience, and become more independent from their parents. ... By the time teens graduate from high school, 80% will have held a part-time job at some time during the school year.
Here are a few other reasons a summer, or year-round job, can help teens set up a foundation for future career success: Learn money-management skills, such as saving. Get an idea for their future career path and decide what they like (or don't like) to do. Build self-confidence and develop a sense of responsibility.
From April to July 2020, the number of employed youth 16 to 24 years old increased by 4.4 million to 17.5 million, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In July 2020, 46.7 percent of young people were employed, down from 56.2 percent in July 2019.
California (CA) Quick Reference Table
| Age | Summary of Requirements |
|---|---|
| 14-15 | Must have a permit to work, and employers must have a Permit to Employ. |
| 16-17 | Must have a permit to work, and employers must have a Permit to Employ. |
| 18-20 | May not work in any establishment that serves alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises. |
Whether getting a job at 16 is worth it or not depends on the young teenager's readiness and motivation driving him or her. ... Any teen who has any work experience, has enough to build a good resume, and generally have an advantage over someone who has no experience.
A student should not take on a part-time job because it will disturb their routine as students, they will be distracted with extra money and freedom earned and they should be involved in school activities. ... When they are at school, they will most likely to fall asleep and cannot pay attention in class.
Hours Teens Are Legally Allowed to Work
They can work up to 3 hours per day on a school day, and 18 hours total during a school week. They can work up to 8 hours on a non-school day, and 40 hours total during a non-school week.
The share of teens participating in the labor force peaked 40 years ago and has declined ever since. In 1979, nearly 60% of American teenagers were employed, an all-time high. Today, just over one-third, or 35%, of teens between the ages of 16 and 19 are part of the workforce.
The vast majority (87%) of teens aged 13 to 16, have not had sexual intercourse. Most (73%) have not been sexually intimate at all. Seventy-four percent say they have not had sex because they made a conscious decision not to. As many (75%) have not because they believe they are too young.
No it's not bad, you don't have a job, and you are 16 years old. But, you should really go and find a job. ... If you have a job, you can start putting money towards your goals. Or if you plan to stay at home till you are 18, then maybe you could start to pay your parents some rent.
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