Teen Article: The Value of Earning Your Own Money

I am 14 years old Most of my friends slept at the end of the summer but I decided to find my first job. I am tired of always asking my parents for money. So I decided that I am ready for the next step of economic freedom.

It all began with a casual encounter with the manager of the tennis club. I stated that I was looking for a summer job, and they occasionally hired someone to repair or do strange work at a tennis facility. A few weeks later, I was hired, and soon I got my first salary.

The day I got my first salary was the day I decided to open an account with checks and savings accounts. After receiving my first debit card, I was very excited! My parents and I were talking about using money wisely, so I decided to divide the earned pennies into two accounts. One is the account labeled "Flow the one!". And another "save it!" My goal is to buy a car after getting a full driver's license. After working for about a month, I saved hundreds of dollars in each account.

I learned something from this experience. First, when you have a long-term goal, like a car I would like to buy, you will be more proactive in saving money during a rainy day. Secondly, if you do not have much trouble, you will not receive that big salary. Finally, and most importantly, money is not as far as you think.

I came up with a small system: suppose you work 3 hours and earn around 20 dollars. You will find this very cool item for only $ 20, but it will take a while to really think about it. Is this project truly worth 3 hours of work? Do I regret purchase in a week? How does this affect my "spending!" Or "Save that!" Account?

As you work hard for your money, when you think about using your own money, you know that some of what you may buy with your parents' money may not be reduced I will. And, I joined all the dollars "Save That!". The account is a step closer to my purple Lamborghini!

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When a teenager works hard and earns his own money, they will be more grateful for it. It is more valuable to them as it is hard to get, and it is more likely to consider purchasing when it comes from its own account. This is also the best time to talk about the importance of parents and teens to save money for the future. The adolescent part-time job has advantages and disadvantages. It is important to talk with your child to see what your thoughts are. One way to compromise is to allow the child to work during the summer, save money during the school year and concentrate on studying without worrying about the work / school / life balance.