The untrained young man was apparently unable to handle the volatile situations that arise in such settings. The issue of employer liability has dogged the STW system.
Critics wonder how many employers of students actually read the books.
As Mrs. Murphy points out, common sense makes one ask if this is the beginning of a new era where more adults will be making irrational decisions to place students in dangerous work situations, thus putting everyone involved at risk. Maybe students will think about their future prospects with a job training background rather than an education that would enable them to develop their full potential.