Is it wrong to start working at age 14?

Question

i just turned 14 and i want to work at a place where my mom works. Is it wrong to start working? She works at a very nice retirement home. The old ppl are awesome, and i love most of them. I want to work, but my mom doesnt think its a good idea. I really want to. What do i do?

Answer 1

I did, starting teaching maths : ]

Answer 2

no its not wrong to start working at 14. But you can only work for a certain amount of hours and should balance fun with responsibilities.

Answer 3

In my state, you can't get a job like that at only 14.  

If it is about enjoying it and showing responsibility and not the money, you can look into volunteering there.  That way you won't get sucked into the world of adulthood with a boss and people demanding you to work at certain times.  Everyone I know says 'Once you get a job, you're in that world forever' or something along the lines of it.  So maybe, you can volunteer for a while to prove to your mom that you can do it and then in a year or two, you can try and get a real job there.

Answer 4

it's not wrong at all!

when i was 14 i started working,

and so did most of my friends.

14 year olds are allowed to get their work permits at that age for a reason,

14 is when you are responsible enough to have a job.

and most likely want one

a job at an early age can teach you many important lessons

and things that will put you ahead of the curve in life:)

besides...

the summer can be boring and a summer job is just the cure you'll be occupied and rolling in the doe!

Answer 5

Working at a young age is great experience for you.  Just don't work so many hours that it will interfere with your schoolwork, because that is your primary focus right now.

Convince your mom that you are trying to be responsible, she'll see the light sooner or later.

Answer 6

no its not wrong i started working at age 14

Answer 7

This question is not in the right section....

Answer 8

I started working when I was 14 at Arby's. I dont think it's wrongbut I wont let my son work until he's 16 or so. I saw and learned alot of things I shouldnt have until I was older, I was also sheltered. If you want to then to it, its not bad but if I could do it over I would have waited.

Answer 9

It's not wrong at all. It's smart.

Answer 10

Working at 14 is a good experience, but I can see why your mom is worried: perhaps she thinks your work will detract from your school work, prevent you from joining clubs and sports, or just being a regular teenager.

But I think that if you really love the job and are still able to spend time with your friends and focus on school, then a job is great!

My parents never let me work in high school, though I wanted to. They said that doing well at school was my 'job'. I was able to work really hard and get big entrance scholarships to college-- worth more money than I would have made working through highschool at McDonalds or something.

If you really love the job and are doing it for the right reasons (the experience, and that you love it) NOT just for the money, then I think you should be allowed to do it. Talk it over with your mom, and let her voice her concerns. It should make her feel better to know you are so mature and have thought about all this. Good luck!

Answer 11

I started working at age 14 at a dentsits office that my mom worked in at the time. I think its fine, just be careful to not burn yourself out hours wise. Other than that I think you are being very responsible by wanting to work and securing a job you like! Good for you!

Answer 12

I think it's great you want to start working! Good for you! Have you asked your mom why she doesn't want you to work? She may have good reasons. Or maybe she just doesn't want you working where she does.

Answer 13

Finish school.   That's the most important thing. I have been working in Geriatric Care since I was 23...and I'm 61 now....but I've been taking classes and learning stuff ALL the way.  I am so blessed in my work with the elderly...but I KNOW what I'm doing...so I serve them better!

Answer 14

I think it's great that you want to do that. Just don't do so much that you miss out on being a teenager. You need to balance your responsibilities with 'fun' time.

Answer 15

I always had a summer job growing up.  During school though, my main "job" was school.  I was very busy in sports and had little time to work during the school year.  If you think you can handle both ask your mom if you can do a trial run.  Let her know if your grades start to slip, you'll call it quits.  This is a good time to show your mom you are growing up.  Good luck