09-18-2015, 06:53 PM
(09-18-2015, 11:55 AM)Benton Wrote: Because.... that's not agricultural.
Really, though, two things. First, there should be limitations. Working a cash register isn't such a big deal. But "without any limitations" takes on a different meaning in coal mines, strip clubs and munitions plants. Some basic safety is needed there that no limitations doesn't allow for.
Second, as Fred mentions below, it's up to the state. Which I thought you were in favor of. If Florida has strict child labor laws, try a Democrat run state like Kentucky. You can have employees here 14 years of age or older, whether they're family or not. You can have them under 14 provided it's part of a school sanctioned learning experience.
And that's just the legally part. You mention a Chinese restaurant. I've got two in my area where the family participates. Somtimes the kids ring up the register, sometimes they bring out the food. Sometimes they're just there doing homework. It's not the same as child labor in the 1800s where kids were working in coal mines 12 hours a day.
She has to act like she isn't working and only works when no one is there. And if she is asked she answers quickly no I'm not working . Which is odd because she "not works" from after school to close.
I think a kid should be able to work a family business. With no limits . After all they are getting a lesson in life and what they will be doing.
