The importance of parental influence on adolescent's transition into the work force can be seen not only in Africa, but in the U.S. as well.  This is illustrated by an interview will Scott Zsifkov.  Scott is 45 years old and is job title is production manager.
Scott finished high school and went on to college for an associates degree in engineering.  Even so, college had almost nothing to do with his transition into the work force since his job has nothing to do with engineering.  Scott states that it was the on the job training and interaction with others that aided in his transition.  When asked what role his parents played in all this, Scott answers that they have played an important role.  He states that his parents always expected him to achieve good grades and supported him no matter what his goals.  He states that they were always proud of him either way and didn't push him too hard.  He believes that because of this, his parents made the transition into the work force a lot easier for him.

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