KrissiK Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 So, I don't know if this has been mentioned on the boards before. My second DS who's 11 got a job this summer volunteering at a thrift shop. He works 2 mornings a week and loves it. No, he's not getting paid, but I figure the experience is invaluable. He's learning to run the cash register and do all sorts of things. Plus, the manager said if he ever needs a reference she'll give it for him. He works hard and really enjoys it. I would like to continue this into the school year, but I'm not sure what the "rules" are. I mean, he is enrolled in school. He would be doing his schoolwork in the afternoons. Has anyone had a child do this? Did you ever get into trouble? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Girls' Mom Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Volunteering would fall under different rules than employment. My girls have volunteered during the day for years with no problems. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 9, 2015 Author Share Posted August 9, 2015 Volunteering would fall under different rules than employment. My girls have volunteered during the day for years with no problems.I think I may talk with the manager and see if he could come in during afternoons instead of mornings. It may be less obvious that he's not "in school when he should be." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEmama Posted August 9, 2015 Share Posted August 9, 2015 Interesting. Mine started volunteering regularly scheduled hours as well and will continue during the school year. It hadn't occurred to me to be concerned about it. I just see it as a perk of homeschooling, that he can be available when other kids aren't. I will choose to remain unconcerned. :) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrissiK Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Interesting. Mine started volunteering regularly scheduled hours as well and will continue during the school year. It hadn't occurred to me to be concerned about it. I just see it as a perk of homeschooling, that he can be available when other kids aren't. I will choose to remain unconcerned. :)I guess I try too hard to "fly below the radar", if you know what I mean. I know what we're doing is legal, but there are people who don't like homeschoolers and like to cause trouble... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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