With your child, write a resume for Abuelo. A Day s Work. After Abuelo s resume is complete, help your child write her own. Suggest that she tailor her resume for household or classroom jobs, or a day s work around the neighborhood. When parents talk about their work and aspirations, children begin to think positively about their own performance in school and beyond.
Children are naturally curious about what their parents do outside the home.
If possible, bring your child to work one day to let him see exactly what it is you do, and to educate him about the workplace. Even young children enjoy the feeling of responsibility that comes from having a real job. Community Connection Read your local paper's classified advertisements for jobs. Point out that jobs are categorized alphabetically, and explain the kind of information that ads include, including the desired education and experience, and salary. Check out the Part - Time and Positions Wanted listings, where young people often find jobs.