Some people believe that teenager should be required to do unpaid community work in their free time. This can be benefit teenagers and the community as well. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

Teenagers must study but they

also

have free time they can spend for the benefit of

the

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society. Some people say that unpaid

community

work

is a good choice for pupils to test their skills and to help others. I suppose that

this

kind of teen labour shall be strictly regulated for it not to harm anyone.

This

essay will discuss both advantages and disadvantages of

community

work

for minors. On the one hand,

community

work

can teach responsibility and empathy.

For example

, school students may take care of ill pets in the shelter. The animal shelter experience is useful to understand the needs of other creatures without words and to become patient and kind.

Moreover

,

such

projects as pet adoption centres often survive without the financial support of a state so it is good for them to involve unpaid employees.

Hence

volunteering is able to make the world better.

On the other hand

, the main purpose of teenagers is to study.

That is

why many legislations encompass rules which restrict the labour of underage workers, namely the prohibition to

work

more than 6 hours for persons between 14 and 16.

Although

sometimes

community

work

may even help to improve grades there is no doubt that boys and girls between 12 and 18 get tired more easily than grown-ups which can result in failure to fulfil basic obligations.

Besides

, they do not know how to protect their rights in case employers exploit them.

Therefore

, it is necessary to consider all the disadvantages before letting pupils

work

for free. In conclusion, school students should volunteer for the common good and self-improvement but under conditions stipulated in the law. It is recommended that a state controls teen labour.