Many of these social changes are a sign of a healthy, and upwardly mobile, society. But theres a problem when more than 50% of the nations young workforce has never held a basic, paying job. We may be postponing their entry into adulthood. One paradox of contemporary life is that the lengthening of adolescence has not better prepared young people for what comes next. Despite unprecedented technological and cultural sophistication, this generations 20-year-olds lack some of the soft skills that are necessary to move up the professional ladder: perseverance, humility, flexibility and commitment.
In the end, though, its their elders who are responsible, and we shouldnt demonize young people for our own failings. Most graduates embarking on their first job are eager to perform well and desperately need the income. Its grownups, not teenagers, who have honed the values, expectations and opportunities from which our nations youth develop their work habits. If we want a more respectful and industrious workforce, we need to do a better job creating one.
【重点单词及短语】
kick off 开始 ;(足球比赛等)开球
dismissively adv. 轻蔑地;不屑一顾地
errand girl 供差遣的人
laugh off 一笑置之
menial adj. adj. 卑微的;仆人的;适合仆人做的
training wheels 辅助措施
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