Should a Teenager Have A Job?

How does the author support the claim that there are benefits from ateenager having a job?

• “It is not unusual for a teen to want to earn money.”
• “It sometimes seems that every second of the day includes needing more money.”
• “Grades are important when it comes to what may happen aftergraduation from school.”
• “You are responsible for something else.”

How does the author answer the question, “Should a teenager have a job?”

• by telling how expensive it is to be a student
• by showing a student’s perspective and a parent’s perspective
• by listing the challenges for parents when their child starts working
• by arguing that all students should have a job to help pay their expenses, like cell phone bills

How does the author connect out–of–school activities to the overall argument?

• by persuading the reader that activities are more important for a student’s future than a job
• by showing that some teens may already be too busy with activitiesto have a job as well
• by telling how teens could get paid for the activities they are already doing
• by explaining to the reader that Boy Scouts is a civic activity

Which statement supports the idea that an allowance is not always enough money?

• “It is not unusual for a teen to want to earn money.”
• “Many times this money is tied to doing chores around the house.”
• “They may want, or need, additional money to spend improving theirwardrobe, saving for a car, or school-related expenses.”
• 'It seems [parents] would welcome having [teens] help with their own expenses.”

How does the author support the claim that a teenager’s allowance may not be enough?

• with an emotional plea
• with examples of required school needs
• with examples of everyday teen expenses
• with an emotional request for extra money from parents

How does the author establish the argument for jobs for teenagers?

• with an introduction about money
• with background information about families
• with a list of common forms of summer employment 
• with a description of how teens earn money from chores

Which statement is not needed to support the claim that some parents are against teenagers working?

• “This could be difficult depending on work and home schedules.”
• “Some teens are involved in after-school activities.”
• “An example of a civic organization would be the Boy Scouts.”
• “Grades are important when it comes to what may happen after graduation from school.”

How does the author support the claim that having a job is positive for teens?

• by examining the many stresses in a teenager's life 
• by describing several working teens and grateful parents 
• by listing multiple examples of a teenager's expensive needs 
• by making a connection between work and building character 

Which of the author’s claims about teenagers and jobs is related to family?

• a job could interfere with grades 
• a job may affect other activities like clubs
• a job may require help with transportation
• a job can affect a teenager's academic future