Over the summer, students like myself, transitioning from the seventh grade to the eighth grade, were told to earn $100 for their senior dues. On top of that, we had to write a three paragraph essay explaining our experience earning our senior dues which is exactly why I’m sitting here writing this and you, sir or ma’am, are reading this. In the assignment description, it states, “Students are old enough to earn money over the summer; they should consider babysitting, yard work for a neighbor, having a yard sale, or any other job that suits the child’s needs.” However, my two strict West Indian parents don’t exactly believe in any of that.
As a 13 year old girl, it is quite ridiculous to believe that I would be able to get any sort of job.
As a 13 year old girl, it is quite ridiculous to believe that I would be able to get any sort of job.