Wednesday, June 20, 2007
What are teenagers doing during the holiday these days? Shopping in the malls, playing in the arcades, catching a movie at the cinema, or maybe even cycling or roller-blading at East Coast Park? All these sights are very common nowadays. However, they need money. One very important question is asked here. Where do these money come from? Their own pocket money? Or their parents?
Personally, i feel that students should work during the holidays to earn pocket money because in this 21st century, it is very competitive. Hence, the more students should learn to be independent and at the same time, gain work experiences. This will definitely benefit them when they go out to work next time.
Going out to work to earn pocket money will teach teenagers that earning money isn't an easy job and hence, the more they will spend it wisely. It will also show their parents that are independent enough to take care of themself. Being independent, they will then learn to stand on their own feet and not depend on their parents and others.
But however, we must also know that by encouraging students to work during holidays also have its negative side. When they receive their first pay, their very first thing to do is to go out with their friends and enjoy themselves with the money. However, ask yourself, will they save part of the money in their bank or will they spend it all?
Students might also be too engrossed in earning their own pocket money maybe because the pay they receive are much more than what their parents are giving them and also by earning their own pocket money gives them a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. As a result, even when school reopens, they might want to continue with the job. When this happen, most of them time will be spent on their work, leaving no time for them to do their homeworks and revsions. This will then lead to their school grades falling.
In conclusion, i feel that students should work during the holidays to earn their own pocket money, but however, they must have responsiblities over their studies. Parents can also play a part by teaching their kids about being satisfied with what they have and also not be greedy.
# ziyi x)
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
What are teenagers doing during the holiday these days? Shopping in the malls, playing in the arcades, catching a movie at the cinema, or maybe even cycling or roller-blading at East Coast Park? All these sights are very common nowadays. However, they need money. One very important question is asked here. Where do these money come from? Their own pocket money? Or their parents?
Personally, i feel that students should work during the holidays to earn pocket money because in this 21st century, it is very competitive. Hence, the more students should learn to be independent and at the same time, gain work experiences. This will definitely benefit them when they go out to work next time.
Going out to work to earn pocket money will teach teenagers that earning money isn't an easy job and hence, the more they will spend it wisely. It will also show their parents that are independent enough to take care of themself. Being independent, they will then learn to stand on their own feet and not depend on their parents and others.
But however, we must also know that by encouraging students to work during holidays also have its negative side. When they receive their first pay, their very first thing to do is to go out with their friends and enjoy themselves with the money. However, ask yourself, will they save part of the money in their bank or will they spend it all?
Students might also be too engrossed in earning their own pocket money maybe because the pay they receive are much more than what their parents are giving them and also by earning their own pocket money gives them a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction. As a result, even when school reopens, they might want to continue with the job. When this happen, most of them time will be spent on their work, leaving no time for them to do their homeworks and revsions. This will then lead to their school grades falling.
In conclusion, i feel that students should work during the holidays to earn their own pocket money, but however, they must have responsiblities over their studies. Parents can also play a part by teaching their kids about being satisfied with what they have and also not be greedy.
# ziyi x)
