A new research study from the Journal of Child Development discussed teens who may be spending too much time on the job. It's been contemplated whether working many hours during the school year is harmful to teenager's school work, behaviors, and emotional well-being. Over 1700 high-school aged teens were included in this study. It was found that those who worked over 20 hours a week showed a decreased interest in academics and were more likely to break school rules or the law. They were also more likely to use drugs and alcohol. The researchers suggest that it's probably not the best idea to have teens working more than 20 hours a week during the school-year. However, working in moderation most likely wouldn't harm academic performance or behavior.So, if you've got an eager working teen, try to promote a healthy balance between work, school, and friends/family. Make sure that all the focus doesn't accidentally fall onto work, so that other important areas of growing up aren't neglected!
Information Source:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/videos/news/overworked_teens_021411.html
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