Which of the following statements about teenage employment is true?
A) Most teenagers work to receive vocational training or to prepare for the transition to college.
B) Most teenagers plan to continue in the same vocational area as their afterschool job once they graduate.
C) The more teenagers work, the poorer their school attendance and the less likely they are to participate in extracurricular activities.
D) Middle- and high-income young people make up the majority of the teenage workforce.

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Research has shown that regular employment during the school year has a negative impact on teenagers’ grades and school attendance, as well as their participation in extracurricular activities. Option A and B are incorrect as most teenagers work to earn money, not for vocational training or any specific career aspirations. Option D is incorrect as low-income young people are the majority of the teenage workforce.

Which of the Following Statements About Teenage Employment Is True