Some people think that it is beneficial for children to do paid work, while others think it can be harmful for children. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children doing paid work?
Although
paid work
is thought by some to be a good experience for children
, other people think it can be detrimental. Children
can learn about earning money and gain independence from doing paid work
but there are also
drawbacks to be taken into account.
On the one hand, there are a number of advantages to children
doing paid work
. Firstly
, one benefit of children
doing paid work
is that they understand the value of money as they realise the work
needed to earn it. Secondly
, having a paid job is advantageous because children
take their first steps in learning how to manage and save money. Many older children
, for instance
, have a part-time job in order to save up for something they would otherwise
be unable to afford. Thirdly
, working teaches children
responsibility and independence. These skills help children
develop into self-supporting adults ready to enter society and the workforce.
On the other hand
, one problem when children
have a job is that it potentially exposes them to exploitation through slave labour. For example
, in some developing countries, children
are made to work
full-time but due to
their age are not protected by law. As a result
, they are paid negligible wages for work
that can be tough, manual work
. Another possible issue is that the time children
spent
working prevents them from focusing on their school Wrong verb form
spend
work
. Having a good education is the key to a successful future so being employed as a child can result in poor academic performance which can be harmful in the long run.
In conclusion, while
children
can benefit from some work
experience, it can also
lead to exploitation or lower grades at school.Submitted by ashissarker18 on
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