Table 2.
Parents’ report of the age, gender, and types of jobs held by their 12 to 14 year olds (n = 36)
| Male (n = 26) | Female (n = 10) | Total (n = 36) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age | |||
| 12 years | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| 13 years | 9 | 5 | 14 |
| 14 years | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| Type of job | |||
| Newspaper/Flyer delivery | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Babysitting | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Yard work | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| Food sales | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tutoring | 2 | – | 2 |
| Fast food outlet | 1 | – | 1 |
| Administration | 1 | – | 1 |
| Marina attendant | 1 | – | 1 |
| Convenience store | 1 | – | 1 |
| Dance instructor | – | 1 | 1 |
| Lifeguard | – | 1 | 1 |
| Camp counselor | 1 | – | 1 |
| Social Services | 1 | – | 1 |
| Racetrack | 1 | – | 1 |
| Hair salon | – | 1 | 1 |
| Painting | 1 | – | 1 |
| Dog walking | 1 | – | 1 |
| Cleaning | 1 | – | 1 |
Note. Totals may exceed 36 as some 12 to 14 year olds were reported as having more than one type of job.