When i was 15, i wanted a job, i wanted my own money so i didn't have to ask for it. I was only allowed to work if my school work didn't suffer too much. I worked every weekend and school holidays from when i was 15 until i finished uni. In all honesty i think my school work did suffer a little, employers never were really that sympathetic to me needing time off at exam time! (oh and i did party a little too much, that probably had something to do with it as well. ) I did well in VCE, but i could have done better if i wasn't working and had applied myself a little.

I'm not sure work is a good thing if someone else is forcing her to do it iykwim? If she has no access to money and therefore wants to work to earn money then i think perhaps, you will have a more positive outcome.

On the other hand, if she doesn't want to work, as it will interfere with her school work then perhaps you could strike a deal. She gets pocket money, but only if she is putting in at school and getting the grades she is capable of. Otherwise she will need to go and earn her own money.

i think it really depends on the person.....