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03/22/2013

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At what age do you think a teenager should get their first job?
16
63%
866 votes
17
18%
248 votes
18
14%
188 votes
Other (please specify)
5%
69 votes
Other Answers Percentage Votes
14 1.02% 14
15 0.29% 4
12 0.15% 2
0.15% 2
22 0.15% 2
i will not force my kid to get a job! 0.07% 1
16 or even younger i've worked since i was 11 it was good for me 0.07% 1
13-14 0.07% 1
after they funish college so gradea dont suffer 0.07% 1
i got mine at 14 0.07% 1
not sure 0.07% 1
n/a 0.07% 1
13 0.07% 1
youger 0.07% 1
see comment 0.07% 1
after finishing all schooling. 0.07% 1
it depends on the situation if they have lots of free time the earlier the better, if they study a lot or do lots of sports then when they feel they can handle more 0.07% 1
depends on the child's maturity, attention span 0.07% 1
dpends, it's good to enjoy the time to be carefree 0.07% 1
asap 0.07% 1
as long as they can 0.07% 1
the age they can find one? 0.07% 1
whenever they wany 0.07% 1
depends on the chid 0.07% 1
when ever they can land a job. 0.07% 1
depends on the individual, as well as the family situation 0.07% 1
depends on the kid 0.07% 1
when they are responsible enough to do it 0.07% 1
it depends on many factors 0.07% 1
when they finish education 0.07% 1
whenever they feel comfortable 0.07% 1
there are no jobs 0.07% 1
whenever they are mature mentally. 0.07% 1
when their parent feels they are ready to start one 0.07% 1
whenever they are sensible enough to carry themselves safely..sensibility matters more than age.. 0.07% 1
whenever they are ready. 0.07% 1
depends on when they start "acting out" 0.07% 1
depends upon school, extra cirr.. etc.. college. a kid should not be forced to work, if thye are working on academic goals 0.07% 1
depends on the maturity level and skills of the child. 0.07% 1
13 or even younger depending upon the child & the job. 0.07% 1
depends on the child and their school/extra curricula activities 0.07% 1
after college 0.07% 1
depends on the individual... and the surrounding culture. in some parts of the world even small children are expected to work. 0.07% 1
21+ 0.07% 1
depends on the individual and the parents 0.07% 1
13, like i did 0.07% 1
as early as possible. this allows the teenager to develop of sense of responsibility while allowing kids to experience the real world. 0.07% 1
depends on the child 0.07% 1
i got my first job at age 13 but it was for my older brother and it was cleanuing the lot of a drive in that he was managing. 0.07% 1
when they are ready to 0.07% 1

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