My son was offered a full time job a local family business. He would be able to work everyday after school and on the weekends to get his 40 hours in. This would be a completly under the table paying job. They already have about 10 children between the ages of 6 and 14 working for them. My son is excited about the possibility of working and earning his own money to buy body piercings and other childish things. My husband says that we should let him work so that he see what it feels like to earn a pay check. Should I let my 11 year old son work a full time job?
2007-01-02 04:52:00 · 31 answers · asked by mamabag06 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
No let him be a kid and have some fun. 40 hours a week plus school is too much for a little man to handle.
2007-01-02 07:55:53 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
He has his entire life to work and, "see what it feels like to earn a pay check". Can you remember how fast y our childhood went? I am all for teens working, but an 11 yr. old full time? Wow! I worked full time and went to school full time and I could not imagine having done that at 11 years old. I would say that school comes first and let the little man be a little man, he will be a grown man in a few years or even 16. I am for "under the table" jobs because some people have to do what they have to do, but not for the exception of a 11 year old (against the law). Maybe a 15 year old even, but 11 is just ridiculously young. With 10 kids working for them you never know who is going to eventually "report" them. I don't care how long they been in business, 5, 10, 50 years. That would make a good report for the local news "Local Family Business Running Kids Sweat Shop". I wouldn't want my name to be mentioned. Your son is 10 so he does not know what is in his best interest. I think you do and that is why you posted this question. Good luck to your family!
2007-01-02 05:13:21 · answer #2 · answered by Jessica 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I fully agree that children should learn responsibility, work ethics, and the value of earning and saving money. However, your son is too young to have a full time job. Even kids 14-17 cannot hold full time jobs legally. Think of how your son's school work will be affected. Additionally, he will be tired all the time. His body is not capable of handling that kind of responsibility.
Teaching children about money lessons should start at home. Pay your son an allowance to complete chores around the house. Lay down the rules. The chores must be completed properly. Do not allow him to blow his money on things like candy and toys. Make him save his money for a certain amount of time, then talk about how much he can spend.
Once your son starts earning money, even if it is only a few dollars a week, he will see how work + effort = payoff. When he sees how nice it is to accumulate a larger amount of money from saving, he will set goals for himself. Instead of being able to buy a couple bucks worth of candy or cheap toys, he'll be able to buy himself a radio or cool pair of sneakers. ..or whatever he likes.
2007-01-02 06:31:36 · answer #3 · answered by Jennifer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your son is 11, he has the next 70 years to work! Be a parent and buy his toys or let him earn money by doing chores. Why would you do this to him? He's not learning any lessons. There is a reason child labor laws are in order. Let him enjoy his childhood.
2007-01-02 04:55:50 · answer #4 · answered by RitzFitz29 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why don't we just ship them all to Mexico while we're at it? Ever hear of child labor laws? 10 children between 6 and 14!? They need to be turned in, not hiring more.
While a job would teach your son responsibility, 40 hours is too much with school. Get him a paper route. He's freaking 11 years old for crying out loud.
2007-01-02 04:58:52 · answer #5 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'd say no.Think about his priorities first. My first job was when I was a Freshman in High school. I couldn't keep up with high school and the job. What's more important: His education or a job that pays probably less than minimum wage?
Honostly, education. He may be able to work afterschool but what about homework and studying? Your son may learn about prioritizing time but if it takes a toll on his school work, you should just say the job is off.
Plus he has the rest of his life to work and toil away. Give him chores if he wants money.
2007-01-02 04:56:21 · answer #6 · answered by xchipowers 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok the fact that there is 6 yr olds working sounds illegal. Having hm earn money is a great feeling for him. I dont think working there is what he should be doing, working with kids that are 6. I would wait till hes 15 or older for hime to work.
2007-01-02 04:57:26 · answer #7 · answered by courtney b 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that aint right to have a 11 year old working 40 hours thats against the child labor laws. and 11 year old should be in school getting an education and your the mother you should be working instead of the child that is how it goes.
2007-01-02 06:16:43 · answer #8 · answered by mamas_grandmasboy06 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does your 11 year old have "body piercings"????
At 11 I could see a a few hours but not 40 hours, what about school?
2007-01-02 05:04:23 · answer #9 · answered by katnerin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as long as they are breaking the child labor laws. such as cannot work past 11, can not do any thing that puts them in danger, can not handle any thing sharp (knifes, razer blades ect..), and so on. i know a girl that was hired by a family busness to shread papers, she made $5 an hour from the time she was 8 to the time she was 16, she loved it, and every thing was fine.
2007-01-02 05:51:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No not a full time job just part time just because he will easily get bored and he will be losing out on alot of things if he works at a young age and also it is sort of like child slavary so i say no
2007-01-02 04:55:54 · answer #11 · answered by Sammy T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋