Yes, employing anyone under 18 is seen as a taboo reserved for the poor countries we rely on for manufacturing, the exception being 16 with a permit or younger for paid chores such as lawnmowing. But really, what do kids have to do besides homework, sports, TV, reading, and video games? Kids from 10-18 can still do jobs that are humane and fair, and get paid minimum wage. As long as the standards of US employment are upheld (no sweatshops, mining, heavy industrial, etc), and as long as minors agree to the job along with their gaurdian or parent, then why not let them work? If they enjoy making money, and have some personal responsibility or maturity, then why not? Otherwise, TV and video games is fine.
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Mugato2005-08-23 14:14
MARTIAL ARTS GOOD
PRIME MINISTER OF MALAYSIA BAD!!!!
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Vinz2005-08-23 18:03
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I've always argued for that too. I was freakin' BORED from 14 on when I stopped going to school. Paper route, wtf. Stupid yankee fucks, lemme deliver pizzas not paper. Of course now I'm a lazy salaryman so it all worked out in the end. I'd still like others to have the opportunity to drop from those sissypants public schools and get themselves some money. You should have a choice between being a corporatist pansy or ragingly hormonal jock and trying to go to college on a flimsy scholarship that you might not even get, or getting some real experience doing menial labor, which will teach a good amount of patience if nothing else. Send all those filthy immis back to Mexico, and start using yer kids like the Old World used to! As Calvin's dad would say, "It builds character." Not like I think this country can be saved but IN THE EVENT IT COULD TURN AROUND, you should at least start a few things rolling early.
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Anonymous2012-01-15 23:14
Hai guiz, look how old this thread is!
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Anonymous2012-01-16 1:35
I dont even know what kids do anymore. when i was young I had 3 dirt bikes and miles of forest. as I grew up those miles of forest turned to a mile then even smaller as subdivisions popped up. miles of off road trials gone. there is nothing to do anymore for kids.