A participant responds to the text by saying, “The fast-food industry can give valuable work experience to teenagers.” Write three to four sentences in which you share what you would say in support of or in opposition to this. Be sure to provide evidence to support your opinion.

Answer:

I disagree that fast-food jobs necessarily give teenagers valuable work experience. Schlosser explains that the industry seeks unskilled workers willing to accept low pay, rather than investing in a well-trained workforce. He also says teenagers are attractive employees because their inexperience makes them easier to control. This suggests the industry may benefit more from hiring teenagers than teenagers benefit from the experience.