Photo by Austin Kirk via FlickrDoes your son have a summer job?Most boys don't.In 1978, 60% of teens had summer jobs; today, that number hovers between 35 and 40%.Boys today are more likely to spend their days playing sports, brushing up on academics and traveling with family or as part of mission teams. (And playing Fortnite.)Years ago, getting a job was an expected rite of passage for teens. In today's hyper-competitive world, more and more parents focus time, attention and energy on "enrichment" activities designed to help children become attractive college applicants.But summer jobs are a great way to help boys confront RISK and develop RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT and REVENUE. Thanks to a tight labor market in many parts of the country, there are still plenty of jobs available for teens and tweens.In this episode, Jen & Janet discuss how to support your son's entry into the world of work.In this episode, Jen & Janet discuss: Their first jobs The unique benefits of paid employment, including feedback from others Great, high-paying jobs for tweens and teens How parents can help their boys turn unique interests & passions into a paying jobComing NEXT WEEK: We talk to 12-year-old Sam about his lawn care business.Links we mentioned (or should have) in Episode 117:What Your Teens Learn When They Get a Summer Job - blog post by The Money Couple, Scott & Bethany PalmerTeens Should Have Summer Jobs - The Less Glamorous, The Better -- Quartz article7 High-Paying Summer Jobs for Teens - Forbes articleOn Boys Episode 116: Why Risk is Important for BoysGangnam Style, Lifeguards & Work Ethics - 2012 BuildingBoys post (Excerpt: "Our kids need to understand that employee handbooks still apply in the Age of the Internet.")Orienting Your Boy's Priorities During His Teenage Years -  2018 Building Boys post (Spoiler: "A Job" is on the list)And, as always, enjoy the uncut version of Janet and Jen - sometimes trying to figure out what to say - here on Youtube.

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