text: If they still have time for a job after finishing with home work it might make sense. \n* It is always nice to have your own money -> independence of parents allowance.\n* It teaches you the value of work -> how many hours do you have to work to earn so many dollars.\n* It might help you decide on a career path.\n\nBut ...\nSchool should be first priority and if you have trouble organizing your home work and all your other activities don't increase th trouble by starting a job.