In the persuasive article “Why Teens Are Getting Shut Out of the Workforce”, Andrew Soergel argues that teens are not holding a job because the elders are not moving up and the teens college enrollment rate is very high. A research shows that there is nearly 40 percent decline in the employment rate among 16-19 years old over the last 12 years. This is the lowest rate since World War II. There must be some reasons that makes the teens employment rate extremely low. A report also noted that people who work at a young age are more likely to earn more money. Therefore, teens who do not work will earn less income than those who do work. One expert proved that people with more working experiences are not willing to retire. Companies are more likely