Teens from upper-income families are far more likely to work summer jobs than poor teens. What’s going on?

Teen employment in the U.S. has been declining for decades. Today, many working teens today come from higher-income families that encourage them to seek learning opportunities outside of the classroom.

Jun 26, 2025 - 16:04
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Teens from upper-income families are far more likely to work summer jobs than poor teens. What’s going on?
Teen employment in the U.S. has been declining for decades. Today, many working teens today come from higher-income families that encourage them to seek learning opportunities outside of the classroom.