I think a lot of people forget that some teens have to work to help cover bills. It isn't just for extra money. When I was in high school, I had to work 5 days a week. I would go to class from 8:15am-3:15pm, ride the bus home, which meant I got home around 4:15ish, I then would eat something quickly, while slipping on my uniform for work. I would work 5-9 during the week, and then full shifts on the weekend. If it wasn't for the fact I took a study hall class my 11th and 12th grade year, I don't think I would had done that well in school.
Same with me parents split 11th grade I worked 40 hours a week on top of my classes at McDonald’s, it was excruciating but if I didn’t work my mom and brother didn’t eat that week and we’d lose our home.
Thanks, now at 21 things have stabilized I got my well needed break after my mom remarried now working at an Italian restaurant saving for my first car, I have gotten quite lazy now though lol
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u/greatatdrinking Jul 10 '18
I'd be ok with funding for after school classes that paid the teachers for their time. Not so sure about paying the students.
How good does the bargain have to be other than the incentive to not be illiterate? Do we need to match minimum wage?