Way back when I was in school I was able to work in the cafeteria in order to earn my lunch and I was very thankful for that. Now they get all the free meals they want, even in the park during the summer time. It is no wonder so many kids don't work. They don't need to.
I used to do that too and it allowed me to keep the $$ my Mom gave me for lunch.Back then lunch was only .75 but after 5 days that $3.50 added to my $5 allowance gave me a little extra. If I save 2 weeks I really had a lot of money for a 12yo!