The Decline of the American Teenager's Summer Job

What was the primary motivation for Ronald Reagan's teenage summer job as a lifeguard?

• Financial stability

• Academic achievement

• Social recognition

• Physical fitness

What factor has contributed to the decline in traditional summer jobs for teenagers, according to the article?

• Technological advancements

• Decreased demand for labor

• Parental encouragement for academic pursuits

• Lack of available positions

What has contributed to socioeconomic disparities in teenage summer job participation?

• Government policies

• Economic shifts

• Family connections and access to opportunities

• Technological advancements

What does the director of the Ronald Reagan Boyhood Home museum suggest about job availability in Dixon?

• Jobs are scarce, and teenagers struggle to find employment.

• Anyone who wants a job can find one, even if it involves manual labor.

• Jobs are mostly available for college-educated individuals.

• Entry-level positions are abundant but often go unfilled.

In the article, what evidence is provided to illustrate Ronald Reagan's dedication to his summer job as a lifeguard?

• An anecdote about Reagan's high school yearbook entry criticizing swimmers

• A quote from Reagan's biographer, Garry Wills, discussing his early employment

• A description of Reagan's lifeguarding routine, including collecting ice and supplies

• A reference to the number of lives Reagan saved during his time as a lifeguard

Which quote from the article exemplifies the sense of responsibility and dedication exhibited by Ronald Reagan during his teenage summer job as a lifeguard?

• "A big hippopotamus with a sandwich in each hand, and some firewater tanked away."

• "When I get up early they bash on it, but most of the time they're jealous of the money."

• "Good kids migrate to good kids."

• "Each summer from 1927 to 1932 the teenager would rise early to collect a 300 lb block of ice and hamburger supplies before driving in his employer’s van to the river, working 12 hours a day, seven days a week."

Select all the factors mentioned in the article that contribute to the decline in traditional teenage summer jobs.

• Well-meaning adults discouraging teen employment

• Rising minimum wage

• Lack of available positions

• Technological advancements

• Increased demand for summer courses and volunteering opportunities

What claim does the article make about the decline in traditional teenage summer jobs?

• Teenagers are now more likely to pursue academic activities during the summer months.

• Well-meaning adults have discouraged teenagers from seeking summer employment.

• The decline in traditional summer jobs is primarily due to technological advancements.

• Economic factors such as rising minimum wage and competition have contributed to the decline.

Why did the author use past President Ronald Reagan in the text?

• to demonstrate how a summer job can have a positive impact on a teenager

• to show anyone can be the U.S. President

• to educate people about the presidency

• to illustrate the resilience of Ronald Reagan

What is another argument presented in the text as to why not all teenagers benefit from summer work?

• Parents are too protective with their children these days.

• Not all teenagers have the same need.

• There are not enough summer jobs

• The economy does not encourage it