The report is clear about the impact of a part-time job on our youth. Not only does it prepare the work habits necessary for later employment, it also is the beginning of their resume, another avenue to later employment.
I’m betting that lack of employment, and the boredom that comes along with empty days, contributes to teen use of chemicals (alcohol or drugs) simply because of available time and resources.
As you suggest, it contributes to a “give to me” attitude, and that would lead to a greater likelihood to consider taking government handouts.
Get illegals out of our employment market. There is NOTHING good about illegal immigration.
. You hit the nail on the head. I suspect there is a cause and effect because of Social Security 'Totalization'Agreement with Mexico. Please follow the link
http://www.cis.org/articles/2004/back904.html
I can't disagree with the logic of any of this, but the labor aspect of this problem (illegal immigration) is a chicken and egg question, which came first. Over the last 30 yr in real estate it's been obvious that Americans didn't want the more menial entry positions, unless they were unionized and way over paid and compensated. As far as part timers from the high school ranks in the summer they were problematic at best.
Our business model has changed from having employees to now very few employees and mostly contractors. Almost all of the guys we use are European. They laugh at the native born Americans because they all want to be the "boss". On the few occasions I've recommended friends kids it's bit me on the backside.
I understand why contractors would hire illegal immigrants. As an employer do you want a work force that shows up on time, works hard and stays late or do you want a work force that calls in sick, is lazy, has a bad attitude and has no idea what quality means.