Why Is Part-Time Work Among Teens Associated with Misleading Sense

question 104

Multiple Choice

Why is part-time work among teens associated with misleading sense of affluence?

• A)They typically spend money immediately and do not learn how to allocate income well.
• B)The high pay they receive at these jobs sets up unrealistic expectations about "real" pay.
• C)They tend to save significantly more during these times than after they get a full-time job.
• D)The money that teens make today is worth less than the same amount will be in the future.

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