My son is 16 and in high school and working a job. It seems to be wearing him out. Should I intervene?

It sounds like so far, so good. But one thing you didn't mention is social life, like sports, activities and friends. This is so important to teens, because they develop the skills they'll need to have healthy interactions with others as they transition into adulthood.

If his life is all about studying and work, then yes I would intervene. A car will never be as important as his emotional health and maturity. And obviously, if he appears tired and/or grades fall, this too comes well ahead of that car.

It sounds like you're raising a very good kid! But you still need to make sure his life has a healthy balance.

I know some 16 year olds who are working 12/13 hour shifts, because they need to as they have rent and bills to pay. It doesn't kill them. They'd love to have stayed on at school and had a part time job at nights/weekends, especially to save for a car, but they have no other choice, they need to work just to live.

If he wasn't working till 10.30/11, what else would he be doing? Hanging about with his mates, possibly getting into trouble. It's good for them to work and to realise that life isn't easy and you need to work if you want things.

Stop pampering him. He's 16 years old. I was living on my own looking after myself when I was that age.

I'd say no. As long as his grades, and general well-being are good (aside from the fatigue-which you've noticed), he'll learn to adjust.

At 16, it sounds perfectly normal, with the understanding that if his grades start to slip, he needs to reduce his hours.

Then, stick to it.

He is probably working too many hours. In my state, California, there is a limit.

If the job is effecting his grades, than yes.

You should.

EDIT:

Yes, most places have restrictions on how much minors can work. I don't think anyone who's still in school should work more than 20 hours / week; that's over kill.
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