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Coming of Age in America: Work, Abortion, and the Family

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Greenberger Ellen and Steinberg Laurence. When Teenagers Work: The Psychological and Social Costs of Adolescent Employment. (New York: Basic Books, 1986). xvii + 275 pp. Notes, bibliography, index. $17.95.
Melton Gary B. (ed.). Adolescent Abortion: Psychological and Legal Issues. (Lincoln: University of Nebraska Press, 1986). 152 pp. Notes, bibliography, index. $17.50.
Rodman Hyman and Trost Jan (eds.). The Adolescent Dilemma: International Perspectives on the Family Planning Rights of Minors. (New York: Praeger, 1986). x + 251 pp. Notes, bibliography. $35.00.

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Jim Hackler
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In their book entitled, When Teenagers Work, Greenberger and Steinberg argue that to be meaningful, jobs for adolescents need to impart skills or knowledge valuable for adult life, contribute to the financial need of the family, and create interaction with adults who have a stake in preparing them for adulthood. These elements tend to be missing in the current adolescent workplace. As a consequence, this book questions the popular view that teenage involvement in the world of work is positive.

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Law & Society Review , Volume 22 , Issue 5 , 1988 , pp. 1059 - 1065
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Copyright © 1988 The Law and Society Association.

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