Teenagers in our generation don't know how to work and it's becoming a serious problem. The amount of eighteen year olds who have never had a job is unbelievably high and it's only hurting themselves in the long run. So many kids rely on their parents for everything, it's sad really. Don't they realize they're not helping them in any way?
I'm not going to lie, I'm spoiled, but I've also had a job since I was 14. I know people who are 18 years old who still have never worked a day in their lives and it amazes me. The one pattern I've realized about these kids is that none of them are going anywhere. The majority of them didn't graduate and those who did didn't pursue an education or even a work field after high school. It's a pattern, no job equals no future.
Having a job teaches kids the value of money and responsibility. When I was making my own money I never wanted to spend it, but when I was relying on my parents I didn't care how much my shopping bill was. I learned how to budget and what was prioritized. I see kids at age 18 still asking for their parents for money to go out to eat.
The parents are mostly at fault. If you raise your child with no knowledge of money or respect then they're going to be 30 years old and still in your basement playing video games. If someone grows up never needing to work then nothing will motivate them to go out and pursue anything in life. They'll always have mommy and daddy to rely on.
Another pattern in jobless teens is disrespect. Not all spoiled kids are rude but a good amount usually are. When you never have anything to work for then you don't appreciate other peoples hard work. If you've never worked a day in your life then your immature and immature kids have no respect for people or things around them.
It's sad that the world we live in today isn't teaching the younger generations that hard work pays off. If you're 18 years old, go out and get a job It will honestly help you so much in the future. You make your own money, you gain responsibility and respect, and you mature. Go and get a job!
