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Set limits on hours

If your teen is overtired or having trouble keeping up with schoolwork, he or she may be working too many hours. Help your teen reduce his or her work hours.

Help your teen with problems at work.

If your teen has concerns about hours or safety at work, encourage him or her to answer the following questions:

• What do you want the supervisor to do or change?
  • For example: I want to work no more than three hours on school days. I want help lifting
    heavy boxes.
• Why do you want the supervisor to make this change?
  • For example: So I can keep up with my schoolwork. So I won't get hurt.
• Whose help do you want?
  • For example: I'd feel more comfortable approaching the boss with some of my coworkers. I'd like my parents to come with me when I meet with the boss.
• How will you talk to your supervisor about the change you want and why you want it? (Remember, the goal is to make a change, and keep your job.)
  • For example: Can I make an appointment to talk with you about a problem I'm having? Lifting boxes is hurting my back. I'd like to work out another way to get the job done.

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