Most teens are part of the working world. Almost two-thirds of teens reported that they are earning money, according to a new study by the National Consumers League.
Also, according to the report, 231,000 teenagers working in the U.S. are injured on the job each year.
So what are the worst jobs for a teen to have?
♦ Driving and delivery, including operating or repairing motorized equipment
♦ Working alone in cash-based businesses and late-night work
♦ Cooking with exposure to hot oil and grease, hot water and steam, and hot cooking surfaces
♦ Construction and work at heights
♦ Traveling work crews
For more information on this report as well as tips for working teens and advice for parents, go to the NCL report online.