In Britain teenagers can take a part-time job if they don't have pocket money or want to earn(赚) money.About 15% of teenagers have a job in Britain.
Popular part-time jobs for teens include babysiting(临时保姆), delivering(送) newspapers to houses, shop work, and working in a restaurant.There are strict government laws(法律)about working hours.Only children over 13 can work: On a school day they can work a maximum(最大的)of two hours a day but not during school hours.At weekends and during school holidays they can work longer hours.
The national minimum(最小的)wage(工资) for people aged 16-17 is £3.57 each hour.18-year-olds must earn at least £4.83.There isn't a national minimum wage for people under
I babysit for my neighbors.Looking after young children in their homes is a popular job for teenagers when their parents have gone out for the evening.I get paid for watching children and television at the same time!
Sam, 16, from Chesterfield
I work in a shop on Saturday mornings.I get three pounds an hour.Not much but it means I can buy new clothes or whatever I want.
Amber, 15, from Aberdeen