Journal #49 Should schoolchildren have jobs? [Summary] In the UK, children are allowed to work from 13 years old. Jobs which children do their free time are called as Saturday jobs, but they work not only on Saturday. They work short time after school on the weekdays, long time on the Saturday and Sunday. Shop works is a very typical type of Saturday jobs. Saturday jobs is seen almost as a rite in passage in the UK. But the latest statistics in the UK shows that is all changing. In order to work, they need a permit from the authority, and the number being issued has fallen year by year. Employers bemoan the lack of work experience young people have. But teenagers are also facing pressure not to take up part-time jobs and to concentrate on their studies. [Conclusion] I think it is good experience to work while youth. We have to act as occasion on demand at every jobs. Children will learn strictness of job and importance of teamwork through their work. But I’m concerned about employer take an advantage of children. If children are allowed to work, schools must teach them a system of labor contracts.