Working Part-time: Teen
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Finding Part Time Work
Asked by C.L. from Boston
on March 19, 2012
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I am a working mom and hating it. I have a one year old daughter and I want nothing more than to stay home with her. When I am home with her, I feel so fulfilled and...
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- What about tutoring? For me, I had a 15+ year FT work history when I decided FT was not for me. My boss was happy to keep me PT, but I can see that might not be an...
- Unfortunately, it usually isn't that easy to find a part time job that pays well. Most public school jobs will be full time, but you might be able to find something p...
- I was going to suggest the tutoring option too - although you will be away from home and generally after school hours when those types of facilities are open. As a tea...
Importance of Part Time Work
Asked by L.R. from Boston
on August 1, 2012
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Does your family value part time work? My part time work almost makes as much as full time work, less the benefits. For our family, it works out better because it al...
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- You know, there ARE other reasons to work besides the money! Doesn't he get that???
- this is more about your husband respecting YOU. this has nothing to do with your job. he's putting you down and belittling what you do. sounds like a great guy.....
- Of course your job is important and contributes to the family. He is being short sighted. It shouldn't be a big deal to make a call or send a text saying he is going...
Seeking Help with a 17 Year Old Live in Stepdaughter!
Asked by T.R. from Goldsboro
on February 12, 2008
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Hello, I am a 31 almost 32 year old step mom of a 17 year old stepdaugher. She is very angry and literally hates me. She has lived with her father always. Unfortunatly...
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- I personally don't have any experience on your end, just on hers as a teenage girl with a mom. (yet, my daughter is 2). I am a late bloomer, all of my friends have t...
- First of all since the father has had her all of her life I would let him take on that responsibility, seeing that the young lady does not fear you. Put the pressure b...
- Hi T., This young woman is doing fine physically, socially and academically and wants space from you (very age appropriate). Her father does not see a problem either....
17 Year Old Who Quit School
Asked by S.W. from Charlotte
on April 29, 2007
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I have a 17 year old son and I also have a 15 year old son and a 10 year old daughter. Last month my 17 year decided he no longer wants to go to school--"and I can't ...
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- My husband quit highschool when he was a junior...that was after failing because of attendance. He is smart as whip, almost too much so for his own good. However, af...
- I'm not really sure, but here's my thoughts. tell him that he is only 17, which means he is not an adult and he doesn't get ot make decisions like dropping out of scho...
- well, I also dropped out when I was 16...I moved out of my moms house...I didint give a rip about the tough love thing. My best friend atthe time was doing night schoo...
Teens and Part-Time Work
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on February 14, 2012
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We live in South Africa and I'm not sure if laws are different in the U.S. - here kids can legally be hired for part-time work from the age of 16. My daughter will tur...
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- When I was 16, my parents told me what they would pay for and what they wouldn't. If I wanted to drive, I had to pay for the gas and the insurance. If I wanted to go...
- I'm with you on this. I don't want the kids to work in high school either. Their full time job is getting an education. But in this case, she is wanting to work. I thi...
- My son is very ambitious and started a part-time job when he was 17; going into the 11th grade. He got lucky with getting a job at a restaurant just five minutes from...
17 Year Old Nanny
Asked by S.S. from Los Angeles
on June 14, 2009
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My daughter babysat 3 children last summer and they asked her to do it again this summer. Well these three kids are 6 year old twins and a 10 year old brother. For bab...
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- i didn't read all the responses, but i have 2 children, and i pay $65 for 6-8 hours. $35 is really low. that is not ok... i would have your daughter talk to her a...
- I understand that she is 17, but in my opinion they are not being fair to your daughter. I am assuming you are talking at least 8 hours a day, which is less than $5 an...
- Wow, that certainly isn't enough. I used to be a "live-out nanny" too and had 3 girls to watch - 5, 6, and 7 at the time. I was paid about 10/hour. You could ask your ...
Trouble Disciplining a 17 Year Old
Asked by J.A. from Minneapolis
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter has always been an exceptionally bright girl. She was in high performance classes at school and would panic if she was getting anything lower than an 'A'....
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- J., I feel for ya! I was that 17 year old... I had a 4.0 in high school and when I was 17 I was raped by a co-worker. I didn't tell anyone b/c I didn't think anyone...
- It sounds like the boundaries in your house have completely fallen apart. You have to remember that you are the parent, and what you says goes, no matter what. You...
- Why are you letting a 17 year old 'boss' you and manipulate you? You are the parent, she is the kid. You can take away her privileges: driving YOUR car, the cellpho...
Don't Know What to Do About 16 Year Old Son's "Accident."
Asked by Z.Z. from Washington DC
on September 3, 2010
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I just got a call from our insurance company about an "accident" my son had. I was totally blindsided because my son mentioned nothing about it. I called him and he to...
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- I have raised two teenagers and had many dealings with cars. I think this is an opportunity for education (what to do next time) rather than punishment (he clearly bel...
- Love Wendy E's advice about the camera. I'm sorry you're going through this, but I'm glad you posted. You reminded me that when my girls are of driving age (we're se...
- Don't be hard on your son, he thought it was a done deal and didnt need to tell Mommy about it. He knows NOW that it is in his best interest if there is a next time t...
16 Year Old Son Wants Car
Asked by R.G. from San Francisco
on November 9, 2009
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my son wants his car. he is 16 and is desperate to get it. I think he should have to wait another year. I want him to be 17 when he gets his car. In the mean time, ...
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- Oh what fun you are having.....My daughter is 19.......we ended up getting her a junker, but my husband is very handy........it was $600.....she paid half of car insur...
- I would decide how much you want to contribute to the car fund. If he wants a better car than you are willing to pay for, he can make up the difference. I also feel ...
- I'm a firm believer in kids buying their own cars. I think you could easily come up with a compromise. Tell him that he will have to use your car for X months to sav...
17 Year Old Daughter Who Is Lazy and a Big Slob and Antisocial
Asked by L.L. from Syracuse
on March 11, 2013
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I have a 17 year old daughter, she is a good student..not great but good. She has been accepted into a great college 3 hours away. .i have tried to get her to apply fo...
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- There may be some depression there, but it is probably hormonal and situational (big scary changes on the horizon). I find it interesting that you call her lazy for be...
- I embedded my Teen years in my brain. For the pure fact I would some day have my own children, and not make some of the mistakes I made and where my mom and pop seeme...
- She could be depressed or have other issues, like low thyroid. If she refuses medication, consider taking her to a therapist. Behavior modification may be what she nee...
