Fewer negative effects of adolescent employment are observed for students working as lifeguards or office clerks than students working in food services. One possible explanation is that the first category of jobs
a. provide opportunities to learn useful skills that transfer to future jobs.
b. allow students less flexibility in their hours forcing them to become more self-disciplined.
c. pay better, which leads to a higher sense of self-esteem.
d. interfere with students’ social activities, which allows them to focus on homework in school.
Answer: b. provide opportunities to learn useful skills that transfer to future jobs.
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