quote:Originally posted by Randall: There’s a difference between allowing and forcing—something tyrants and followers of tyrants don’t understand.
Don't try to explain this crucial difference to adults who don't want to work and prefer to be on the public dole.
I don't think it's a bad idea for 14-15 year olds who wants to make some pocket money to get a part time job, as long as the employer follows strict labor codes and there is a cap on number of hours worked. I know plenty of kids way younger that work selling lemonades on the sidewalk. Should that be forbidden? I am old enough to remember when teens used to distribute newspapers and mow their neighbors yard for money. We were very happy to find those jobs and I don't recall anyone being scarred or abused by those activities.