“We learned that many of the high school kids are all working long hours at low-paying jobs to get gas and phone money”
You had a good story until you came to this line.
I don’t think any high school kids are working jobs.
Good work ethic here in Idaho. Lots of kids are working.
But it’s often “I need to work”
“Why do you need to work?”
“To pay for my gas.”
“Why do you need gas?”
“To get to my job.”
My daughter worked during high school. Why would you doubt that?