Many high school students have parttime jobs by the age of 15 or 16,some even earlier.Their first jobs are often babysitting or cutting lawns,but later they will likely get a job at a fastfood restaurant or clothing shop. Sixteen is the legal driving age in most states,and students usually want to own a car as soon as they can.Some parents allow their children to drive a family vehicle,and may even buy a car as a graduation present.