SATURDAY, July 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Summer jobs can give teens valuable life experience that help them transition to adulthood -- not just a paycheck, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Benefits of summer jobs include:Career exploration: Summer jobs and internships help high school students explore different careers that might interest them. Summer jobs and internships help high school students explore different careers that might interest them. Financial independence: Teens learn financial skills such as budgeting and money management. Summer jobs should be flexible to accommodate a teen's schedule.

Source: New York Times July 29, 2023 21:49 UTC