Welcome to Adolescent Development in Summer Jobs. Many teenagers will try to find work during the summer as they are free from their usual responsibilities during school time and will decide to invest their time in other activities that will benefit them in the future. Hiring a teenager and training them effectively for the job they have been assigned can take a lot of time and patience as for many teenagers this will be their first real job. It is crucial to consider adolescents' development and how independence from this work will affect their motivation to work and how they will learn from this. Looking at the social, cognitive and physical development of adolescence will provide insight into the possible ways you as a professional can guide these young adults to get the most out of your business. Definition of Adolescence: There is currently no exact definition of what a teenager is, however, it is normally based on a person's age. Adolescence can be defined by a number of different factors, such as those of an individual ...