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Teen Job Safety
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My first job as a teenager was at McDonald's. I remember being so proud to drive myself to work, get a pay check, and have real responsibilities.
I also was amazingly naïve and my new boss (who was very young himself) was quick to take advantage of me. I kept getting scheduled at times I said I wasn't available and was asked to work after hours almost every shift.
Then abruptly it stopped.
I wouldn't know until I was an adult that my father talked to my boss. He didn't tell me and swore my boss to secrecy as well so my own pride would be maintained.
Regardless of whether you agree with my father's tactics, are you involved in the working life of your teenager? You need to be.
According to a recent study, the majority of parents do not help their teen ask questions about workplace safety or help their child learn about youth work restrictions.
How many U.S. teens each year experience death, injury or illness at their job? 146,000. The stakes are high.
Ask your working teens:
- How much training did you receive?
- Have you been trained about what to do if there is a robbery?
- Are you ever alone in the workplace?
- Are there hazardous machinery or tools?
- Have you been trained on how to deal with an angry customer?
- Is there an adult manager always on site?
("Parental Involvement With Their Working Teens." Runyan, et al.
Journal of Adolescent Health, July 2011, Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 84-86.)
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Texas Christian School Association
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For the third year in a row, Eric has been asked to speak at the Texas Christian School Association Convention. Over 500 teachers from Christian schools in Texas and Oklahoma are gathering at Abilene Christian University this week. Eric will be presenting on the Ultimate Illusion: Discerning culture's messages about sex in movies, television, books, magazines, and music. Then we ask, "So, how's that working for you?" and see celebrity examples of dissatisfaction. All the while, we are comparing these messages to God's plan and see how God's plan actually does work. Eric will also have a display table for Ultimate Escape. ANY SCHOOL WHO BOOKS THEIR 2013-2014 ULTIMATE ESCAPE PROGRAM WHILE AT THE CONVENTION GETS A 25% DISCOUNT ON PROGRAM FEES!
Contact Eric by phone/text at 972-342-0753 or email at eric@ultimateescape.org for more details.
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