Just like many of their parents, kids feel the pressure to keep up with the Joneses. Spend, save then share Kids don t lose sight of the reason they got jobs once they have their summer cash in hand. The table below shows some other variances in the ways that kids from different income levels use their summer-job money. Setting example is key Results suggest that parents are trying to help their kids manage money. But if we don t demonstrate to kids through our own financial actions how to live on a budget and how to spend, save and share money wisely, we cannot expect our kids to be smart with the money they earn now or later in life.
Men are more likely than women to value the part-time job experience for kids.
However, some parents are not convinced that kids should work, even during the summer months. Although most kids have jobs during the summer, many are also finding time to help others. Yankelovich Partners conducted this survey for Lutheran Brotherhood by telephone among a representative sample of 1,010 Americans age 18 and older nationwide. Interviews were completed January 11-21, 2001. Lutheran Brotherhood 625 Fourth Ave.