Read this section from “Counterpoint: Mandatory Volunteer Work Does More Harm Than Good” from Should Volunteering Be Mandatory f
or Teens? and answer the follow-up questions. The most compelling argument against making volunteer work a mandatory part of school curriculum is time. Teens today are just too busy to add another stressor to their lives. Let’s take a look at twenty-four hours in the life of a typical teen. Allocate eight hours per day for sleep, eight hours for school (including getting ready and travel time), three hours for homework, two hours for activities such as sports or a part-time job, two hours for dinner and family time, and one hour for socializing. These activities take up all twenty-four hours leaving scarcely any time for volunteer work. Should students have to sacrifice their one hour of socializing per day, or sacrifice an hour of precious family time? These options just don’t make sense as making more demands on teens’ packed schedules can have serious side effects. Teens who are too busy feel tired, anxious, or depressed. Studies show they often have headaches or stomachaches due to stress, missed meals, or lack of sleep and they may fall behind in school, causing their grades to suffer. These drawbacks clearly outweigh the benefits of volunteering.
What is the author’s point of view concerning teenagers and their time?
I would say your best possible choice is D, seeing as the whole excerpt talks about how the busy lifes of teens puts alot of stress on themselves in more ways than one!
Explanation: While there is sadness (as he is coming from a time that was the worst in his life), he can't help but be a little excited at what is to come. This is new hope, new adventure, new life. While he has adapted quickly to his surroundings, he can't help but wonder what is yet to come.
