IDGAF_Its_My_Opinion
IDGAF_Its_My_Opinion t1_ja6cm4z wrote
Reply to comment by honeyusagi6 in Owner of McDonald's in Warren, Erie Cited for Child Labor Violations - yourdailylocal.com by Historical-Recipe892
"illegally allowed 154 minors, ages 14 and 15, to work at times not permitted by child labor laws"
Allowed them to work, didn't force them. Kids probably wanted the extra money. Maybe covered shifts for others thinking they were doing the right thing.
I have a 12 year old and would be thrilled if she wanted a job at 14 or 15. I would be even more proud of her if she said she wanted to work early or stay late because she had the opportunity.
7PM on a school night is a joke. No 14 or 15 year old is going to bed at 8 PM. Ah, yes homework... Another part of growing up. You have to manage your time. If you can't stay late, don't ask to stay late. If grades are an issue then that's my job to put my foot down and say no.
18 hours a week is a joke, done w/ school around 3, could work 3-4 hours a night 3-4 days a week, but couldn't pickup a weekend shift b/c they are out of time.
I agree w/ the fryer issue. Wouldn't want a 14/15 kid or even a 16/17 on a fryer.
Let the down votes begin. I'll assume it's b/c you want your fries made by a 14 year old.
IDGAF_Its_My_Opinion t1_ja6joj2 wrote
Reply to comment by libananahammock in Owner of McDonald's in Warren, Erie Cited for Child Labor Violations - yourdailylocal.com by Historical-Recipe892
Great point. My daughter does both band & chorus. Next time a concert runs past 7 PM on a school night I'll make sure they shut that shit down right away.
What else could we put an end to...
No more 6 AM swim team practice before school, either. No more swim meets. Practiced an hour before school each day and 2 hours after. No sitting in the gym all day Saturday at the swim meet. You're out of time.
Let's not even talk about hockey games & practices. They can be at 5 AM or 10 PM. Then all the weekend games & tournaments.
Friday night football game two hours from home on the bus? Nope... Already practiced 3 hours a day. By the time you get there, you're off the clock. Gotta forfeit at half time to get home before the 18 hour per week clock runs out. This would include band & cheerleaders too.
Again, my point is that if a kid wants to do something productive, let them do it. Sports, band, book club, work, whatever. You say let them join clubs or sports and figure out what they enjoy. Maybe they enjoy working, or is that not a thing anymore?