So they tell me that summer has started since it is now past Memorial Day. We can wear white shoes and summer has begun. Do they understand how hot it gets in summer in Texas? It was already summer here.
So with the start of summer it is time for teenagers to think about summer jobs. There are summer jobs available for teens but maybe not the plethora of days gone by. (Okay so maybe plethora is an over exaggeration but I liked the word today.)
Teenagers need summer jobs. It helps with the development of responsible behaviors. It is good training ground for a “real” job later. Employers look for a work history as a teenager. There are many reasons this is important. (I was careful not to use plethora again.)
If your teen can’t find a summer job or if you all decide that this is important. Teenagers can find a volunteer job for the summer. There are many opportunities and they can work with a favorite organization to put together volunteer work that meets a need. Teen Court uses volunteering as a part of the teenagers “sentence” for traffic violations etc. but as with many good intentions there are useless ways to fill that requirement. Volunteer work should fill a need and today there are many.
It can go on college applications and job applications. Help your teenager determine what they are interested in and find out if they can volunteer for an organization they feel strongly about.
If you don’t volunteer you might think about something you would enjoy and you could serve as a role model. Have a great time putting this together. Sherri
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