To expect A level son to have weekend job

[Gomango]

My argument us that he does nothing college work wise over the weekend. Hanging out, being hungover, on gadgets. Refuses to get job til exams done. I eouldn't mind if he was revising or handing assignments in on time.

Yanbu. At that age I was doing a fulltime college course as well as working part time on 2-3 evenings a week as a waitress

We like to keep ours busy. We gave them an allowance for chores and expected that they all take part in a sport or hobby. Most have completed voluntary work as part of D of E. they have then chosen to work from about 15, am sure one was at 14. If their effort grades dropped or they didn't do homework they would have been asked to have stopped work A although at 17/18 they are adults who can make decisions for themselves.

Certainly, 6 A levels, playing County Orchestra and sport or IB plus A level and dancing with RB didn't allow much time for work.

- I think that is a hugely different workload to the average 3 A levels and perhaps playing the odd game of football that is probably what most sixth formers do .