I want a part-time job, but my mom won't let me.?

funny thing, my mother was the same way, she just felt that at 14 I was too young to get a job but she did let me do some minor things that made me feel I was working

and if getting a car is your goal your mother is absolutely horrified at the thought of you driving, so be patient and enjoy your childhood

What other activities are you doing? Are you looking to go to college?

My parents made me a deal, great grades, lots of extracurricular activities and I would get a car... The college I went to was far better than where I would have gone if working at McDonalds instead of being involved in the Chess Team, Hockey Team, volunteering, etc. As a result, my life will end up being easier and will give me more opportunities, both in my career and in my personal life (you get to take better vacations when you have some money).

I don't know if your parents are in a position to offer anything similar, but that's not the point. The point here is you should bust your butt in high school to get into the best college you can. From there, bust your butt again. Wanting to have a car at 16-17 sounds super cool...but having a really nice car when you are 30 is even cooler...trust me.

1. You need to focus on your studies. Get very good grades. Graduate. Maybe go on to college or a tech school.

2. You don't need a car. Really. You don't. No one should have to get a job just to buy a car, pay for car insurance and maintenance costs.

3. Your mother doesn't have to tell you why she doesn't want you to get a part-time job because she is your mother. I'm assuming she has your overall and long-term interests at heart. It's unfortunate that she won't sit down with you and give you her reasons but would it really matter? I doubt very much that it would change your mind even if you knew them.

Because you are 15 - you are not yet legal to work in a commercial establishment. You are also too anxious to get a car. You won't be able to afford one for a few years. The minimum cost for a used car that won't be an enormous drain on your bank account and cause you great grief would be about $5,000 to $6,000. All up front because you are not buying new. Registration - $200 or more, depending on the car. If it is fairly new, expect to pay $300 or more. Insurance - at your age - ridiculously high. Perhaps, $600 a month - every month. Gas, perhaps, $50 a month or more. Maintenance on a good older car, $2,000 annually or more. Plan on looking for part-time work at 16 - if your mother will allow it and if you save enough money, you might be able to buy a car at 18 or 19.

1. Shes protecting you, but you shouldn't not have a job because she said so

2. I guess i already said why, she just wants to protect you. Imagine you having a 15 year old about to be able to drive and see the world, wanting a job to pay for his own car. Just think about how that makes you feel.

Also, what i would do is have a sit down with your mom. I did this with my my a year ago when i wanted a job to pay for a car, and I expressed that i understood why she was hesitant, and it totally worked.