practice 1 Argumentation

   It has been an on going argument over time, should students hold a job for money? Some say no, it takes time away from their studies, and in return the extra cash takes away their free time by their choice to let loose and have a good time. Others will argue on the other side, they are learning responsibility of money and time management. I would group myself with the later of the two choices, working students are learning the value of money, the responsibility of a job, such as the balance of an outside life, the real world if you will.

   Wouldn't it be great to buy something on your own, and not have to ask your parents for some money to buy the latest, insert your desired item. Well students that work have had this thought, and are working to do so. Thus learning money and money management, is this worth all the hours I worked. Students become more careful with what they buy rather than spending money that was just handed to them by a parent. In Walter S. Minot's article he says “They worked so that they could spend $60 to $100 a week on designer jeans, rock concerts, stereo and video systems, and, of course, cars. They were living lives of luxury, buying items on which their parents refused to throw their hard-earned money away.” Once the value of money is learned, the student will refuse to throw their hard-earned money away.

   Going on, students will graduate, and they will hold jobs out there in the world, so why not learn now the responsibility that comes along with it, this includes, time management. Think about this for a minute, as an adult do you just go to work then bed and do nothing else. I didn't think so. You work, have a social life, and a home life. A student is learning how to go to school, have a job and balance homework and social life. When Walter S. Minot says “And perhaps our economy will continue to decline as full-time students from Japan and Europe continue to out-perform our part-time students.” Our “part time students” if you will, have a great work ethic built from starting young, and learning how to manage their time to the most efficient way possible.

   In conclusion, the working student is learning the true value of money and hard work, while staying out of trouble with little free time for drugs and mischievous behaviors. As well as, learning how to manage their time effectively. These students work hard, that's why they found a job in the first place.