Val works as a lifeguard, and her friend works in a fast-food restaurant. Compared to her friend, Val experiences fewer negative effects of adolescent employment. One possible explanation is that Val's job __________.
A. provides opportunities to learn useful skills that transfer to future jobs
B. allows Val less flexibility in her hours, so she can no longer participate in extracurricular activities
C. requires longer hours, which impacts the time she has to complete her schoolwork
D. interferes with her social activities, which allows her to focus on homework in school
Answer: A
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