Q) In some places, teenagers are encouraged to get part-time jobs while they are still in school. Do the advantages of teenagers working outweigh the disadvantages?
In contemporary society, it is controversial issue that teenagers do part-time jobs because there are many people who do not agree with it, saying that students’ priority should be studying hard. Nevertheless, I personally believe that its benefits outweigh the disadvantages since there are a lot of practical advantages.
To begin with, teenagers can learn and practice the notion of economy by earning money. They absolutely realize the importance of labour and the value of money, so that they will not waste and try to spend wisely. Based on those experiences in their teenage years, they will be adults who are more responsible for their economic activities. As a result, encouraging students to do part-time jobs would be advantageous for both an individual and a society.
Moreover, students can experience an actual society, where they will work and live out, when they become grown-ups. These practical experiences are one of the most important assets in terms of career education, because teenagers enhance their soft skills. They have many chances to learn diverso work skills such as communication skills and cooperation skills. For example, a student who works at a restaurant may learn how to talk to customers and how to deal with mistakes he/she made. This shows that students could acquire practical and realistic proficiencies which cannot be taught in a classroom.
In conclusion, acquiring the proper notion of
economy and practical skills is such an irreplaceable part in one’s life, while
people with more traditional view, are worried about working students because of
study. However, I firmly believe that adults such as teachers and parents
should encourage teenagers to experience new situations in the real world and
broaden their perspectives.