having that automatic respect for a supervisor. jeff whiting is old school too, he s ken s 30-year-old nephew. i would strive to work hard and not only meet but exceed their expectations. and today, you don t see that. ken and jeff are third and fourth generation family partners at whitings foods which has been running food concessions at this famous california seaside amusement park since 1953. i am a tremendous advocate that today s teens are as able as ever but they re far less prepared. and employers also are far less prepared to deal with the age group. the whitings say this management problem isn t limited to santa cruz. based on their team workforce consulting business called waves for success, they see a national trend stretching from the california beaches to the jersey shore. employers like jeff and ken say this difference in attitude is a big problem for small businesses