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.

Appreciate the role of commonalities and similarities in negotiations.

Learn the principles of commitment and reciprocity in negotiations.

Recognize the conditions and effects of using pressure tactics in negotiations.

Understand strategies for resisting influence efforts in negotiations.

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Definitions:

Life Course

The connection between people’s personal attributes, the roles they occupy, the life events they experience, and the social and historical context of these events.

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans acquire the ability to perceive, produce, and understand language, typically developing in childhood.

Psychological Effects

encompass the impacts or changes in individual psychological states, including thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, as a result of exposure to certain stimuli or experiences.

Individuality

The quality or character of being an individual; particularly of being a unique person with his or her own needs, rights, and personality traits.