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August 9, 2010

Should I Make My 13-Year-Old Get a Job?

Jeff Opdyke:

It's time for my son to get a job.

Technically, he's still too young to flip burgers or bag groceries, as I once did. He's only 13 years old, and federal law tends to frown on child labor.

But his money needs are increasing, especially when it comes to electronics. And his mom and I refuse to feed that habit. We've told him he has to earn the money if he really wants all this stuff.

Thus, the need for some kind of job.

The problem: We can't seem to motivate him to see the value in earning what you spend. And part of that, I fear, is my fault.

Posted by Jim Zellmer at August 9, 2010 2:03 AM
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