A Legislator Has Introduced a Bill That Would Allow Adolescents

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Essay

A legislator has introduced a bill that would allow adolescents in her state to hold after-school jobs but would limit the number of hours that adolescents can work in such jobs to no more than 10 hours per week. There is a group in the legislature who oppose the bill. These opponents argue that not only should adolescents be allowed to hold after-school jobs with no restrictions placed on hours worked per week, but that working 20 hours or more every week helps adolescents to build character. Based on what you know about employment and adolescent development, explain which of these positions you would support and why? Be sure to consider which position is likely to generate better outcomes for adolescents.

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