Amanda Conniff and Brittany Belken
TBS Contributing Writers
Most students that are old enough have jobs off campus and some go to work right after school. Teens usually have work also on the weekends and they have to wake up early to try and be at the job on time.
Whether it’s working the grill at a fast food place, filing papers at an office, keeping people safe as a lifeguard, or stocking shelves at a store, teens do what they can to make the money they need to buy necessities and fun things.
“I sell newspapers with a few friends occasionally on Sunday, and then most of the time, I’m at home cleaning or doing yard work,” Anthony Chelf, junior, said.
Some teens have chores or something to do around the house that doesn’t draw a paycheck because it’s their responsibility according to their parents. Combining a job with these responsibilities can be a lot to try and juggle.
“Sometimes, I do construction work with my family. When I’m at home, I have to clean around the house,” Christopher Bonnett, senior, said.
A lot of young people work with their parents just to help them when they ask for it. Sometimes they do it to just get out of the house.
“Usually, I sweep out units, throwing rat packs, and put in light bulbs. I do this periodically for some units, along with keeping the streets clean,” Otis Sparkman, junior, said.
Teens across the world have some kind of job whether it’s working with family, or on your own. No matter what, that person still has a big responsibility of some kind to take care of.
