Continuing issues in adolescence: A summary of current transition to adulthood debates

The criticisms of the suggestion that a youth's participation in work and other nonschool contexts should be fostered institutionally are summarized.

Abstract

The argument most often noted from the Panel on Youth Report is that essential to the transition-to-adulthood period is a youth's participation in work and other nonschool contexts. This article summarizes the criticisms of the suggestion that this youth participation should be fostered institutionally. The criticisms are placed into four sections; each section also contains a comment, sometimes in support of the criticisms, sometimes in support of the report.