Children Going to Work

Question 1

Saturday job

Answer 1

A saturday job is the name we give to part time works that teenagers do for extra money.

Did you supplement your earnings with a saturday job.

Question 2

Paper round

Answer 2

A paper round is the job of delivering newspaper to people’s home.

I had a paper round when I was 14.

Question 3

Rite of passage

Answer 3

A rite of passage is a name we give to events or ceremonies that form an important stage in a person’s life; Like graduating from school or having children.

A saturday job is almost seen as rite of passage in the UK.
Marriage is a rite of passage in many cultures.

Question 4

Bemoan

Answer 4

Bemoan meaning complain about.

Do not bemoan your lack of sleep, I’m sure they are wonderful kids.
Employers bemoan the lack of experience young people have.

Question 5

Detrimental

Answer 5

Detrimental means causing harm.

Some people think working could be detrimental to a school child’s academic progress.
Lack of sleep can have detrimental effect on my health.

Question 6

Hinder

Answer 6

Hinder means to stop someone or sth from making progress.

My job thought the value of hard work, it didn’t hinder me.
I’d never let anything hinder me from work.
I admire your dedication!