Teenagers Work Can Have Downsides By Jerald G Bachman Summary
In the article “Teenagers’ Work Can Have Downsides” by Jerald G. Bachman, questions the idea of High School Teens being employed. The article states that High School students who work long hours in jobs during the school year tend to have poor academic success. These students are said to have behavioral problems, acts of delinquency and drug use. These results spark the question “Should Teens Work?”
In my opinion, I say that teenagers should be allowed to work mainly because it would open the opportunity for the individual to be able to become responsible. These individuals will learn that it isn’t easy to work and do good in school. They have to stay focused because all the money they earn can either go to college or they will just spend it and then they will get into the habit of spending their money, just because they have money. These students need to get little …show more content…
Another positive is that the money they earn can go to college or just help out in general. There has been proof that college completion rates are highest among those who worked 15, 10 or less hours a week during the school year. This proves that having a job while you are in high school but also not overwhelming yourself is a good and advantageous opportunity. You also have to be able to maintain the job as in hours. It isn’t a good idea to exceed the number of 15 hours a week.
Even Though there are negatives about having a job during the school year whilst in high school, there are positives. The max hours recommended to work which is 15 should not be exceeded. A job can only prepare and provide so many skills for an individual. I think it would be advantageous to have a job whilst a high school teen. The money earned can really help out and also the skills you’ll obtain from the job can help you get a job in the future. Overall Teens should be allowed to
In my opinion, I say that teenagers should be allowed to work mainly because it would open the opportunity for the individual to be able to become responsible. These individuals will learn that it isn’t easy to work and do good in school. They have to stay focused because all the money they earn can either go to college or they will just spend it and then they will get into the habit of spending their money, just because they have money. These students need to get little …show more content…
Another positive is that the money they earn can go to college or just help out in general. There has been proof that college completion rates are highest among those who worked 15, 10 or less hours a week during the school year. This proves that having a job while you are in high school but also not overwhelming yourself is a good and advantageous opportunity. You also have to be able to maintain the job as in hours. It isn’t a good idea to exceed the number of 15 hours a week.
Even Though there are negatives about having a job during the school year whilst in high school, there are positives. The max hours recommended to work which is 15 should not be exceeded. A job can only prepare and provide so many skills for an individual. I think it would be advantageous to have a job whilst a high school teen. The money earned can really help out and also the skills you’ll obtain from the job can help you get a job in the future. Overall Teens should be allowed to