How old should children be before they start working

by A. Major

As soon as a child has the motor capabilities, and a certain degree of reliability, he/she should be introduced to some kind of work, be it chores around the house or doing everyday tasks in the neighborhood. Instead of an...read more

by Rich Rivers

Children who are smart could work at the earliest possible age. There is really no age requirement when a child should start work. children especially from the low income bracket families start working very early. The c...read more

by Carel Two-Eagle

There is no set age at which children should start working, since no two people are exactly alike, and children are definitely 'people'. Having said that, I will not qualify it as follows: among us ITI, children pretty m...read more

by Danette M. Scott

How old should children be before they start working? Children should begin learning work ethics and values as soon as they are old enough to do household chores. Parents must teach these values in their children before th...read more

by Audrey Volstorf

Blessed 14, yes the magical year when young people morph into super intelligent beings, leaving their parents behind in a spray of befuddlement; ah, yes...the perfect time to have them employed. Three-for-three is my curr...read more

by Linda Shrigley

How Old Should Children be Before They Start Working I think young teenagers should go out and find a job for many reasons; it teaches them about responsibility and money management at the same time. They know that the...read more

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by Gwen Petra

To get straight to the point I'd say children can start having a 'light' job by maybe 12 years old. By 'light' I mean something that isn't very time consuming but yet still teaches them responsibility at a very early age. ...read more

by Barry Tadmore

It is very important to teach your child a good work ethic. Once a child turns 16, they should get a part time job. My parents made me get a part time job when I turned 16, and I appreciate the fact that they did it. No...read more

by Dianna Gunn

As a thirteen year old who writes a consistent blog, writes articles here, and will have her first part-time job on Wednesday, I am passionate about this issue. My family isn't 'poor', but we're close to it. Some months it...read more

by Neil Dixon

From an early age, you should be teaching your children the value of working for a living. Whether it be getting them to tidy up a little at home, or helping in the family business in some way, it is never too early to sta...read more

by Tricia Lye

Before we dwell into the issue of how old children should be before they start working, we have to consider the motive and needs of our children entering the "workforce". It is imperative to ponder over these issues since ...read more

by Baybe Girl Gause

I believe that it is prudent to teach children the value of a strong work ethic and pride in one's chosen profession at an early age, but children should not be allowed to work until they are at least 16 years of age or cl...read more

by Barbara A. Black

As a young child, I began being responsible for certain things. I had to make sure my own toys were put where they belonged, as soon as I got through playing with them. With seven people living in a four-room house, ther...read more

by Emma Gascoigne

The answer to this question depends on how 'working'is defined. I believe that from an early age, children should be involved in participating with household chores. I'm not talking about slave labor here, but surely this ...read more

by Spicy Salsa

I was a very independent teenager. At 16, I couldn't wait to get my own job and make my own money. I didn't understand why my friends didn't want to work and chose to beg mom and dad for an extra dollar. I didn't like the...read more

by Dustin Vik

How old should your child be before they start working? Well this is a question I think that people all across the world are asking themselves. And really I think it has to do with the way a child thinks. And what I mean i...read more

by Randa Morris

I have 2 sons, one is 18 and the other is 20. I also have a daughter, who is 14. Of all my children my 14 year old has worked the most, my 20 year the least, and my 18 year old the hardest. My 20 year old started his...read more

by Keith Moechnig

The question is not when to get a job, but when you start to realize how much cash you need. When I was a kid, at age 13, I got my first job as a paper carrier. The work was easy, paid decent, and was good exercise, possib...read more

by Yamary Echevarria

I'm 13. Two years ago, I began working at Avon, using my mother's name with her permission of course. I know, teenagers should enjoy life instead of just giving time to a job that might even not be worth it. But, with Avon...read more

by Julian Banks

Being an 18 year old who has already had 4 different jobs i feel that i have a personal take on this subject. today kids should have only have a job if circumstance permits. i was given a car as soon as i turned 16. being ...read more