Have a New Kid by Friday with Dr. Kevin Leman When Your Kids Should Get Their First Job (Episode 460)
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Mar 7, 2023 Dr. Leman discusses when kids should start working, balancing responsibilities, and the benefits of early job experiences. He also reflects on the impact of first jobs and encourages children to take on household chores before seeking external employment.
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Start Jobs with Home Chores
- Teach kids to do chores at home first to build responsibility and a sense of belonging.
- Allow extra paid tasks at home as a bridge to formal jobs later.
Early Jobs Teach Work Reality
- Jobs give teens insight into real-world work environments and employer-employee dynamics.
- Early work experiences shape their understanding of responsibility and workplace culture.
Dr. Leman's First Job Story
- At 14, Dr. Leman earned $6 per golf round caddying, sometimes totaling $72 per week.
- That was more than many working adults earned, making it a proud early earning experience.
