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Is your teen ready for a summer job? Let's face it, not every family can afford the luxury of summer camps.  Some teens, no matter what financial background they come from, want to earn their own money.  This is fantastic! There are many great summer opportunities for teen's today.  Here are a few to consider: 1.  Babysitter 2.  Server 3.  Busser or Dishwasher 4.  Camp Counselor 5.  Tutor 6.  Movie Attendant 7.  Lifeguard (must get certified - contact your local Red Cross) 8.  Pet Sitter (dog walker) 9.  Retail Work 10. Internships (specifically in a field your teen is interested in)

Source: Education.com by Amanda Morin Last summer your teenager lazed around the pool complaining he was bored. This summer, though, he's old enough to get a job. So should you send him to the nearest fast-food place to make him earn his keep? Before uttering an unequivocal and enthusiastic "yes!" take a little time to sit down with your teen and discuss the long-term effects of how he chooses to spend his summer. There are certainly benefits to your teen getting a summer job. When she's bringing home some money, she can start paying some of her own expenses. She'll be occupied, less likely to get into trouble and won't be complaining that she's bored. But did you know that getting a job, even as early as the summer after her freshman year, can make her more attractive to colleges, too? "Colleges want students to use their free time wisely and well," states Lisa Sohmer, a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling's ...

It seems today economy will soon effect the summer jobs our teens look forward to. Well, most teens look forward to. Connect with Kids offers some great tips to start looking for your summer employment. Parents, take a moment to read and learn how your teen can get a jump this summer. Having a summer job can help build self esteem, learn responsibility and accountability. No matter what your financial status is, a sense of self worth that job can bring a teenage can be so important in building their maturity and giving them a good foundation in life. Source: Connect with Kids “It’s a difficult job market, but don’t give up. Look longer and work harder to find [a job]. There are some, but you’re going to have to commit yourself in a much more focused way than maybe in the past.” – Michael Thurmond, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Labor They look through newspapers, scan the Internet, and drive around looking for “Help Wanted” signs. There aren ’t many out there. “I looked for a s...