I need a part-time job. I asked my parents but they think that it will
effect my education. Is this true? If it is I need advice, how can i
prove to them that I can do it. Hopefully it will not effect my
education.
A:
I am not able to determine what is best for you regarding your getting a job and
how it will impact your education. Your parents are a much better judge of
this than I could ever be. You must trust their guidance even if
you don't like what they are saying.
It is definitely true that a job can have a negative impact on your grades, as time
spent at work will be time you are not spending studying. If your grades are
not as good as they could be, a job would definitely hurt. If you already have difficulties
staying on task, getting your school work done properly, or balancing academic requirements
with social necessities, a job is probably not something you should take on right now.
If you really need money, see if there is something your parents need done around the house
that they would be willing to pay you to do. If there is nothing that fits the bill, try
proposing a compromise. A good compromise to suggest -- you get your grades up to the level that your parents want, and
then you get to have a job. As part of the deal you would agree that if your grades ever slipped, you would quit and
put your attention back on your school work.
Good luck! I know it seems tough when you want a job but your parents say
"no." It is best to do as they say even though it hurts your pocketbook. While you see only your
immediate need for money, your parents see your future and the impact poor
grades will have on it. Respect their opinion on this but still try to negotiate a compromise.
If they are unwilling to bend, accept this and make getting better grades a full-time job. After you
have pulled your grades up, then you can look at asking them to reconsider.
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