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Break down the argument of your source; do a reverse outline; summarize your source Write a reverse outline of the source Society would be better off if youth had jobs. for the Critique Essay. If a main idea is developed across two or more short paragraphs, note a paragraph range as needed (e.g., paras 3-5). USE THE GIVEN TEMPLATE BELOW. Society would be better off if youth had jobs. Byline: Mel Garrett Youth are taking the recession just as hard as adults. With the recession taking a toll on employment rates in Canada, many people are worried. Although employment was worse in early 2009, and has since recovered considerably, there is still the attitude that Canadians should be worried about keeping their jobs. This leaves us in a bad position. Throughout history, youths have been paid to do work; if you wanted a job, you could find one. Such is not the case anymore, especially in a country like Canada. Labour laws limit the amount of time we can work, under what conditions, and for how much. Although these laws are put in place to protect the workers of Canada, the same laws are hurting the youth workforce. First, with most jobs in Ontario, there is an age requirement of at least 14, to oblige Canadian child labour laws. Aside from loopholes like family businesses, farms and paper routes, people who aren't deemed "old enough" can't make money. As well, youths may not work during school hours, and there is a restricted number of hours a week we may work. Second, there are laws against working in occupations which may damage the moral development of the youth. This would include serving alcohol, and selling cigarettes and lottery tickets, which effectively eliminates jobs at corner stores. Finally, many businesses just don't want to hire youths. Our lack of experience and inflexible working hours does not make us ideal employees. So where does that leave Ontario's youth? Sure, it would be great if we all had a parent who would give us money for any activity we may wish to participate in, but many young people aren't that lucky. Lets face it; there's not a whole lot of things someone can do for free. Popular activities such as movies, theme parks, swimming pools, and sports teams usually are not free. The fact that many youths don't have jobs may create issues of exclusion for those in less fortunate circumstances. Part of the reason the adults of our society like school so much is that it keeps youths off the streets. By creating an institution in which we participate all day for the better part of the year, we're keeping busy in a productive way, rather than roaming the streets. Of course, it isn't accurate to say that crime rates would rise if we weren't in school all day... but it would be interesting to see how crime rates differ between school seasons and summer. Building on that idea, isn't it better that during the summer we be working? This, also, keeps us off the streets. In addition, having a job may prevent youths from attaining money from less legal activities, such as dealing drugs. The way I see it, employment for youths is a positive thing. Having funds for recreational activities, being off the streets during the day, and gaining job experience for the future are all productive ways to spend our summer. Of course, there always needs to be guidelines, but right now the province really isn't giving its youth a chance. Mel Garrett is a Grade 10 student at St. Mary's High School in Kitchener. 2010 Waterloo Region Record. All rights reserved. Mel Garrett Copyright: COPYRIGHT 2010 CNW Group Ltd. - Toronto Star Newspapers. Torstar Syndication Services, a division of Toronto Star Newspapers Ltd. https://www.cision.ca/ Mini Assignment 1 Template Title of the source for the Critique Essay Reverse Outline Write a reverse outline of the source you have chosen for the Critique Essay. If a main idea is developed across two or more short paragraphs, note a paragraph range as needed (e.g., paras 3-5). para 1: para 2: para 3: Etc. Argument Breakdown Break down the argument of the source. Issue: Thesis: Reasons and Evidence: Brief Summary Write a brief summary where you identify the source and the main message. Full Summary Write a full summary in the form of a paragraph of about 100 words.