Can I stop my 16 years old daughter from working or limit her hours?

Question

My 16 year old daughter is working full time and has a baby she is failing everything in school and I wont to make her stop working or make it where she only works on the weekends so that she will consentrate more on school and get home at a normal hour. I live in texas does anyone know if I can stop her from working or limit her hours legally

Answer 1

yes you can. in texas she is considered a minor and she is bound by law. you can call her place of work and tell them your concerns and most likely they will work with you.

Answer 2

OMG, you sound like me, but no baby here! My daughter is a workaholic and always has been. When she'd get a job, they'd guarantee that she'd be off by 9PM, that only happened rarely, normally she'd get off around midnight or so and the same with the babysitting jobs. They knew she had to go to school in the morning, still, they'd come in from 12-2AM...nobody cares as long as they got what they want done, screw her! The places of employment said that she knew that she's be working later sometimes (everytime?), it didn't matter what the labor board says. My daughter's grades started failing miserably due to her hard work and long hours. I insisted that she quit so that she could concentrate on her school work (she lives under my roof and must follow MY rules). She was angry and resentful...at first. She found that she felt much better and could ACTUALLY have a life. As much as she'd resisted in the beginning, she did thank me for putting my foot down. She's graduated now and I see her getting right back into her old habits...overworking! She's headed to the Air Force soon and I've tried to tell her that it would be nice for her to have some days off so that she could have a life (again). Nope, She loves to work, it makes her feel very confident and proud of herself.
About the baby, she must realize the baby is HER responsibility, not yours, and with her working and with school, you are the one having to take care of the baby. Best of luck to you.

Answer 3

16 is legally a minor even in Texas. Check into the state labnor laws and speak to the employer. Also explain to her that a baby is not teh end of the world. If che wants to be away from teh chikld for so long,, let it be for education. Keep her on track, even if it's for a GED and the vocational training. She does nto wanttop break her back for the rest of her life over one mistake. Both she and her child deserve a better furture.

Answer 4

She is a mother now In the eyes of the world she is grown. School is important so is taking care of prioritys. Talk to her in a way that you both are on an adult level. that way she does not fell that you are running her life. Tell her that you need to slow down a little bit let her work and just let her know that you support her in everything she does and choices ahe makes make her feel and see what you feel and see she might respond better to that. keep in mind that kids have to make some mistakes to grow as a person

Answer 5

if she is a working student new york state says she can work 26 hours per week. you can reminde her employer that she will be working 26 hours an to adjust her schedule according to that. before you do that call the department of labor in your state get all your facts straight then go to the employer. when the kids are out of school, the houre limit is different

Answer 6

Well your daughter has a child to worry about and thats why she's probably working so hard. Yea, education is important but she has a kid now ....you should try talking to her about it and let her know how you feel about it. Ultimately its her decision, i know shes still your little girl but she is now a mother and can make decisions on her own.

Wish you and yours the best of luck.