The tendency of working on a temporary basis after school or college hours is progressively increasing among a few teenagers. It is generally believed that these young people are even supported by their parents in
this
recent change.
Although
working in spare
time
may help them in gaining confidence and
also
in building a career later in their
life
,
this
trend, certainly, has some obvious drawbacks as well.
This
essay will discuss both pros and cons of
this
modern development.
A
job
, be it part-
time
or a full-
time
job
, offer lots of benefits to an individual.
Firstly
, it develops confidence in a person, which in turn helps in enhancing different skills
such
as communication skill, problem-solving, self-management and planning and organizing, most importantly. Provided with all these qualities in the early stage of
life
, a juvenile can become a responsible adult.
Furthermore
, a part-
time
job
is a great opportunity. If a youngster is already experienced in terms of profession, he will be able to achieve a well deserved
job
with ease;
consequently
. A good illustration of
this
is my friend, after completion of her Masters, was able to receive a
job
offer, immediately, as she was referred by her previous employer with whom she had worked as a part-
time
employee.
Thus
, a spare
time
job
can actually provide a person with numerous rewards,
subsequently
.
However
, students who choose to take a
job
after school hours are at man
y dintroduces an alternative
istinct disadvantages.
First
and foremost, these jobs can merely be done in the evening;
hence
, a child will be unable to get proper rest, which is highly essential for his mental wellness.
Secondly
, he will not be able to spend quality
time
with his parents and friends which is important for social growth.
In addition
,
as a result
of utilizing free
time
in a part-
time
job
,
instead
of studying, will adversely affect his educational performance.
Finally
, physical activity, which plays a vital role in physical well-being of a person, will be ignored.
Hence
,
this
decision of working can be of a hindrance than a help.
In conclusion, indulging a teenager in a part-
time
job
during academic years may reward him with certain skills, making him extremely efficient;
however
, it can have detrimental impacts on the health of a child, his academic performance and
also
on his social
life
. On balance, I believe parents should not exhort their children to work as a temporary employee during their secondary and tertiary education as children deserve to enjoy their
life
to the fullest when they are still young.
Therefore
, before making a decision, both parents and children should think wisely.