I’m sick and tired of this BS! This boomer has a daughter who graduates HS in two weeks with Honors, works 30 plus hours per week and received a full 4 year scholarship to a Private College majoring in Science and Math! Kiss my hard working baby boomer butt!!!
You should be investigated for child abuse. No child should have to work this hard in America today. Child Abuse is the only explanation for this type of parental success.
(Obvious Sarcasm)
I have a son, graduated from Purdue, worked summers for the Parks Department hauling mulch in 110 degree heat. When he graduated, he was only able to get a job putting tires on cars, so that’s what he did for nine months. He didn’t sit around whining, he got to work. That got him a job as warehouse shipping manager at a large plumbing/heating/cooling supply company. He’s at work at 8:00 a.m. and sometimes doesn’t leave until after 8:00 p.m. Did I mention that he likes his job, his co-workers and his boss? Well, he does.
Not all of the young people today are worthless. But, I see where the article is coming from.
I also have a daughter who is graduating in 2 weeks from HS with a dual earned AA college degree(honors) She also works 20 hrs a week and was a varsity athlete for 3 sports a year for all 4 yrs. So proud of my teen too!
Okay, you've gotten your brag in about your accomplished daughter. Great job in raising a good kid! That said, this study is discussing a trend and most, if not all, of the members of this forum would agree with its conclusions. There are always exceptions, one of which is obviously your daughter.