Jobs and Chores

Helping Your Teen Explore Possible Careers Many teens think that by the time they leave high school, they ought to know what they're going to do “when they grow up.” Of course, this isn't true. Reassure your teen that she'll be able to explo...

Teaching Your Teen to Be a Great Employee Once your teen has a job, there are several simple steps he can take to make sure he keeps it for as long as he wants it: Always dress appropriately for the job. Arrive on time. Be respectful to employe...

Attending college after high school isn't for everyone. Some teens choose to take a year or two off before continuing their education, while others jump right into the workforce. If your teen is looking to explore his options, check out these alt...

Working Teens: Juggling Job and School Whether your teen is 13 or 17, she already has a full-time job: school. As you discuss whether your teen can (or should) get a job during the school year, remember that she'll be “moonlighting.” Making...

Neatness Counts: Keeping a Teen's Room Clean Some parents think they'll wait out the messy room phase and simply close the door. If you're considering this, you've got a long wait, and you've provided no guidelines for how the room is going to ...

Your Teen's Room: Tips for CompromiseOne reason your teen's room is a mess may be because the storage arrangement no longer works. Just try stacking sweaters for a 14-year-old in the same space where sweaters for a 6-year-old were stored, or put...

Intrapersonal: Possible Careers It's never too early to start helping your kids figure out what they want to be when they grow up! But don't try to match your kids' talents to specific careers too early. Instead, help your kids see the array of o...

Teaching Teens the "How to" of Chores Info Flash Be sure that your chores transcend gender barriers. If you've taught your son some basic repair skills, your daughter should be taught them as well. And your son should be as capable with a frying...

Setting Deadlines for Teens Info Flash A study conducted by Dr. Laurence Steinberg of Temple University revealed that a higher incidence of anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, and alcohol abuse was found in children of overindulgent famili...

Giving Orders a Teen Can Understand Your teen is far more concerned about her complexion than she is about the state of your household, and you can save both time and angst by clearly communicating what is bothering you. Be specific. Just as a ...

Now might be the ideal time to set yourself up for next year's job. But you have to be willing to volunteer part-time in your community. Unpaid work can help you learn new skills, understand more about the workplace, and -- best of all -- give yo...

Mentoring Your Child's Business PlansLet's say that your kid has what he thinks is a great idea for a business. Before he puts in time and money, clear some hurdles first. Money ABCs A variance is a change or alternation of a zoning rule granted...

Helping Your Child Find a Job Landing a Job Unless you have connections—you own a company or know someone who's looking for help—your child will have to find a job on his own. Fortunately, the jobs are out there. Your child just has to learn...

Where Are the Jobs for Young People? Financial Building Blocks According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in the summer of 1998 a total of 21.6 million youths age 16-24 were employed—this is nearly 65 percent of all people in this age group....

Bodily-Kinesthetic: Possible CareersIt's never too early to start helping your kids figure out what they want to be when they grow up! But don't try to match your kids' talents to specific careers too early. Instead, help your kids see the array ...

The Job Market for Young Adults: Working for Fun and ProfitOn the old Dobbie Gillis show, Maynard G. Krebs' voice used to crack every time he said the word “work.” To him, work was a dirty word. Today, things are different; kids work, even a...

Television Station Field TripDirections Tours of television (and radio) stations are available by appointment only. Small groups are welcome and the tour usually takes 45 minutes to 1 hour. Call the television station in your area and ask for th...

After-school Jobs Get a Bad ReviewSure, a teenager who works part-time may be learning something about responsibility, punctuality, and money management. But studies show that when teens work for 20 hours or more a week (as nearly half of U.S. 12...