空中英語教室：為何要打工？為何要遲些再打工？
Why Work? Why Wait?
Should a student have a part-time job?
June.20
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Few would disagree that one of the biggest challenges parents face is training their sons and daughters for life as adults. Parents should begin when their children are old enough to understand responsibility. Simple chores like making the bed, feeding the dog, or clearing the table should be assigned. When children reach their high school years, the next logical step is to get a part-time job.
When you think about it, part-time jobs are really just an extension of good parenting. Submitting to authority, being punctual and showing respect are all things that have already been taught - hopefully - at home. It's just that these norms are being further developed and reinforced in a different environment.
Part-time jobs help young people make the shift into adulthood more smoothly. In addition to practical skills, jobs teach numerous lessons that are rarely learned in the classroom. Part-time jobs help teenagers build self-esteem, learn interpersonal skills and manage their time and money better. Of course, schoolwork should be a high priority, but part-time jobs don't have to be demanding - just a few hours a week. After all, the goal for parents is to raise children who are well-rounded, not lopsided. Right?
Word Bank:
punctual (adj)守時(shí)的
Angus is never punctual. He's late to work every morning.
norm (n)規(guī)范；標(biāo)準(zhǔn)
In Great Britain, it's becoming the norm for students to take a year off before starting university.
reinforce (v)強(qiáng)化；加強(qiáng)
Sadly, Amelia's bad behavior was reinforced by everyone's laughter.
interpersonal (adj)人際的；人與人之間的
It is difficult for Jackie to develop good interpersonal skills because she is afraid of strangers.
lopsided (adj)失衡的；不對(duì)稱的
The bowling ball was so lopsided that it wouldn't roll in a straight line.
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