"Teens need to learn that when they are at work, they need to work. This means they can't fool around, visit friends or hang on the business phone. They also must learn, before they start working, to show respect for those in charge, and to do what they are told by their superiors."

"A study mandated by the 1994 Legislature found that the highest percentage of students receiving low grades worked more than 20 hours a week. These students were also more likely to be 'moderate to high' drug and alcohol users."

"A 1995 L&I study of workers' compensation data showed minors are three times more likely to be injured on the job than adults. Not surprising, considering a combined 10- to 14-hour day of work/school."