Facts of Life
Adolescents who are involved in community service are more likely to have a strong work ethic as adults, according to updated survey data. Youth who volunteer are also less likely to become pregnant or to use drugs, and more likely to have positive academic, psychological and occupational outcomes. Of the 35% of high-school seniors who volunteer at least once a month, most work with education or youth-service organizations (34%) or religious organizations (31%).
Source: childtrendsdatabank.org, April 15. Illustration by Tim Rauch
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- May 11-17, 2003
