What do you have your teenager doing this summer??

[simplepeddler]

I feel you on the step dad thing Dink........and I know from past conversations you have his best interest in mind and love him.

I had to back off.........but, I did not hand him anything. He hated school and barely got out, but he loved to make money (not work mind you, make money).
His mom and dad thought that was just soooooo great, until they realized that money was giving him and independence that is mental maturity could not work through.

so along with getting him working, make him learn to manage that money and not use it to waste on a good time, all the time.

Unfortunately, before they can drive, it's hard for them to get a job. Also before they turn 16.

trying to get mine a cash paying gig a few hours a day cleaning tools or something at a local machanic shop. Dirty ***, nasty, sweaty **** that will teach him the value of a man's labor and respect those that do those jobs.

there is way more than just money to be earned with the right job.