[Blitze105]

To get a job, you usually h ave to be 16. How many people think this age should be raised/lowered? Why?
Enjoy the debate
-blitze

PS
you can always say it should stay the same lol

[Stoner]

There are certainly restrictions limiting the number of hours worked a week and hazards associated, but I've never heard of youths being barred from working under 16.

The rules in place seem to allow youths the ability to find entry level/part time jobs with out infringing on their educations.

Seems to be working, what needs to be changed?

Here's a link to the Department of Labor and a list of subtopics describing the Federal regulations on youth:
http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/

[linskyjack]

I think that if you are under 16 most states require work papers. Go to your guidance counselor and ask.

[angelize56]

I see no reason a responsible child around age 14 shouldn't get a part time job! Here in my town McDonald's hires 14 year olds....they're not allowed many hours...but it's a good start ijn learning to work with others! I started working at 16 myself....wow....that was a long time ago!

Jack: Yep...the kids need a work permit!

[angelize56]

If tgg reads this: I'd hire you if I managed a McDonalds....you seem to be a very mature young lady!

[HenryVI]

Originally Posted by angelize56

I see no reason a responsible child around age 14 shouldn't get a part time job! Here in my town McDonald's hires 14 year olds....they're not allowed many hours...but it's a good start ijn learning to work with others! I started working at 16 myself....wow....that was a long time ago!

Jack: Yep...the kids need a work permit!

Wow 14, I think over here it is 16, although I hear a lot of seniors and juniors (17 and 18) talking about working in restaurants/fast food.

[teengeekgrrl]

in wv it's 14 for some places.

[HenryVI]

I don't want a job, I like my computer time after homework, or my 3 hrs + of homework.

[teengeekgrrl]

yeah... but i want money too. =/ hard choice.

[izme]

I went to work for the Youth Employment Services.. a State ran program in Seattle WA. at age 14, cleaning parks etc. I also did it at age 15 during the summer

[HenryVI]

cool, But I prefer getting money from relatives for holidays, birthday's etc...

[teengeekgrrl]

lol yeah... but I have a very flammable pocket.

[HenryVI]

Me too, it's just I hate to spend over 10 dollars on anything (of my money that is...)

[teengeekgrrl]

Originally Posted by angelize56

If tgg reads this: I'd hire you if I managed a McDonalds....you seem to be a very mature young lady!

aww thanks!

[teengeekgrrl]

Originally Posted by HenryVI

Me too, it's just I hate to spend over 10 dollars on anything (of my money that is...)

It's almost a satisfaction for me to spend a bunch of money on something i REALLY want!