Argumentative Essay: Should Teenagers Work?

For a numerous amount of decades the question has always been, “Should teenagers work?” Regardless of the many research that has been made, the question still has no conclusion. Many argue that teenagers should work because it makes them more responsible, but others argue that they shouldn't because it distracts them from their education. So, should they or should they not be able to contain a job. In my opinion, I find it best for students to give full focus to their studies.

So why do I believe students should not work? Personally, both school and work are extremely time consuming. Yes, they are both a positive thing to do, but as a teenager there is more to life than just education and work. I do agree with the fact that maintaining a job will train the adolescent to become much more responsible and accountable for their actions, but we must remember that they are yet to be young adults. Afterall, being a young adult is what truly prepares you for adulthood. As a tenager you are expected to succesfully pass high school, be apart of a sport or club, participate in extracurricular activities, and complete all homework assignments. In addition to this let's remember that
If we analyze this, it becomes a bit clearer that working doesn't only affect the adolescents academic progress, but their behavior as well. According to the studies Jerald G. Bachman analyzed, those adolescents who work begin getting involved with delinquency, the use of cigarettes and additional drugs. In addition to this the article also states that to every new activity a person tries, there will be consequences and/or affects. Besides these factors, it is also known that a couple of local employers do not offer a reasonable amount of work hours, nor understandings that some things have more priorities than the job