The piece of literature “Working at McDonalds” written by Amitai Etzioni in Readings for Writers discusses and argues the many reasons why teenagers working within the fast food industry are impacted negatively. Etzioni does weigh-in on both the pros and cons but includes research and persuasive knowledge to prove that teenage employees working at jobs such as McDonalds is nothing more than blind obedience, skill-less work, and a distraction from their education. To support his thoughts regarding students not having enough time to put effort into school work and complete homework assignments, Etzioni comments: The hours are often long. Among those 14 to 17, a third of fast-food employees (including some school dropouts) labor more than 30
Are teenagers more focused on school and the future, or are they too lazy to get a summer job? In the article, “Teenagers have stopped getting summer jobs-Why?” by Derek Thompson, he highlights how teenagers are spending more time in school than work. Thompson’s article uses perspective, statistics, and reasoning to be persuasive. The use of statistics Thompson utilizes is opposing ideas and entertains the other reasons for teens not getting jobs in the summer months.
Although Frank Bruni gives some good points, I agree with Robert Pondiscio rebuttal because he states that those who overwork are more focused and determined but I feel like they’re both missing the point that High School isn’t the only component causing a Teenager to be overstressed. High School can cause many stress factors but it can also cause success to many it all depends on what the person is dealing with at home because there is way more things that go into a teenagers life that does not only revolve around High School although it does play a major part. Frank Bruni who is a columnist wrote the article to give his opinion on “Exhausted Superkids.” Bruni claims that school and teenagers having “helicopter parents” is causing them to be overstressed and casue sleep deprivation.
How many people have jobs in college? Working is not something that is popular among college students, as only about 20 percent of them have some form of a job. Over the years, students enrolled in college have stopped working, most likely due to a decision to focus on their education, and although education is important--jobs are too. Students with jobs can learn the skills needed in life to become successful and strive to stay motivated to improve their academic performance. In the essay, “Why More Teenagers And College Students Need To Work While In School” by Jeffrey J. Selingo, his claim that--more teenagers and college students should work while pursuing their education–is supported by his use of pathos and expert testimony which builds ethos.
The topic of teenagers having jobs while in high school can be considered controversial and is definitely one that generates a lot of opinion both for and against this practice. Mr. Amitai Etzioni’s has a negative position on this issue as was stated in his article “Working at McDonald’s”. I on the other hand believe that having a job is a way for teenagers to learn how to be independent and obtain good working skills that will stay with them for a lifetime. This essay is an argument pro teenagers working while in high school. The concerns of the opposition will be addressed as well.
In his piece, “Why More Teenagers and College Students Need to Work While in School” Jeffery Selingo argues that more teenagers and college students should work while
Teenagers love money. However, the problem with earning money is that kids are too busy to get a job. Or a job is not enough money for their needs, especially in this changing economy. Jeffrey Selingo, in his piece “Why More Teenagers and College Students Need to Work While in School,” argues that more kids should work while pursuing their education. He expresses the importance of finding time for a job, and that making money is not the only thing teenagers gain from a job.
Should teens and college students work during school? There have been countless arguments based on this topic and there is not a clear answer. However, Jeffrey J. Selingo confidently supports and claims that teens and college students should work during school. He uses several strong examples of ethos, pathos, and logos throughout his essay “Why more Teenagers and College students need to work while in school.” Selingo uses ethos several times and effectively persuades the audience with a powerful sense of trust.
In 2010, 30 percent of teenagers in high school had jobs. The idea of earning money is the main reason teenagers seek employment, whether they need it or want it; however, getting a job while in high school is bad for their health and academic life. Teenagers in high school shouldn't have jobs because of their homework, sleep, and stress. Although the government set limitations on the teenaged work force, their tiring jobs are causing them to not complete homework assignments.
Give a brief overview of the plot. In an attempt to escape War in London, an aircraft evacuating a large group of British schoolboys is shot down where it lands on a deserted tropical island. All the adults die in the plane crash, leaving the boys to fend for themselves. Ralph and Piggy, two of the main characters in the novel, soon find one another as well as a conch – a large shell; which they use to call the other boys.
I know that I definitely want to have a job at some point in my highschool career for that reason. I want to go to college and that is something that is very expensive. My parents would not be able to pay my whole college tuition so they money I would make from having a job would definitely help. In the article Bachman states, “Our own longitudinal research has shown that college completion rates are highest among those who worked 15 hours a week or less when they were high school senior.”
We all make the same choice which is to work. Without income there would be nothing to study for because we wouldn’t be able to stay in school. As a result, many grades suffer including my own. There aren’t enough hours in the day to go to school, work, do homework, and study for every class. In my short experience of doing this I have found myself stressed out, sleep deprived, and not doing as well as I possibly could.
This causes many of them to not pay attention to their education and only look forward to the paycheck coming in. Many of those students work due to having insufficient money at home. An example of this would be my friend who would get home late after work and would stay up until 3 a.m to finish her homework. As a result of this she was late to class every morning due to not getting enough sleep and also her and many students in situations her’s were faced with low grades. I don’t wish to impose on the amount of work a student should receive from school.
Overworked Underpaid Teenagers Fast food companies hire more teenagers compared to any other company in the US. Teenage population makes up the majority of the fast food workforce. The main reason for fast food companies hiring a young population is to achieve work efficiency. Fast-food companies need employees that accept part-time jobs against low wages.
If many did not work treacherous hours they would not be able to pay a house payment, car payment, and food. Without money none of that is possible. Many of these community college students work either a full time, or part time job. Some community colleges are cheaper than others, but it does cost a lot of money either way which forces these community college students to have a work life and be less involved in school. Therefore, community college students that work have to balance their time between work life and school life which could be a struggle for the students that need a lot of time on their school work.
