They are pressured like never before to join clubs. Well, firstly they have a much greater variety of clubs and extracurricular activities to choose from than in earlier days. Secondly, most of them now need scholarships to pay for higher education which all ask about involvement and activities. Thirdly, teens enjoy being out with friends who share their interests. There is also a need for money in the teen years.
Many teens try to juggle a part time job into their overloaded schedules.
This means firm hours and inconvenience in other areas of their lives. They may have to work late into the night, may miss family suppers, and may even have to work all night in extreme cases. Look at the predicament of a teen who has an early morning band practice, a noon hour student council meeting, an after school sports game and an evening job. Teens know the answer to this question all too well. The answer is They don't.