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Questions for thought and discussion

1. At what age should my child start doing chores at home?

2. Why shouldn't a teen go to a job interview with blue hair?

3. What agency would you contact for help in finding housing?

4. Why is it so important to come to school every day, and be on time?

5. How does body language affect others around us?

6. What do I tell my 16-year old (who is not developmentally ready to drive) when he adamantly argues about getting a driver's licese?

7. Why do people work?

8. You have $100.00 in your wallet and don't get paid for two more weeks. Your $95.00 cell phone bill is overdue. There is no food in the house. What should you do with the $100.00

9. A friend keeps complaining to you about a mutual friend. What should you do?

Statements for discussion

1. Working on a task with others will help develop team skills.

2. Always remember: arrive at your job alone. Once hired, friends and family do not belong at your work site unless they are a customer.

3. The smallest work task performed can develop good work habits.

4. It's never too early to work on grooming skills. Good grooming includes appearances as well as cleanliness.

5. The employer decides in the first 15 seconds whether he's interested in hiring you. You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

6. Your local telephone book is a great reference to find ......

7. Internet safety should be taught at age ......

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