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I think the downvotes are because that kid looks a lot younger than 14, so this sentiment does not apply here.

I also don’t have a problem with kids working jobs, but it has to be under very controlled circumstances to avoid exploitation. It’s important to remember that children can’t enter contracts (which is a requirement of any employment), and for good reason.

I think as well that the recent spike in news stories about kids being killed at jobs they shouldn’t have been working in the first place is behind a lot of the sentiment here, so arguing that kids should be allowed to work while ignoring that context isn’t going to be received well.

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That’s exactly how I looked at 14. Internet detectives don’t know jack shit

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You seem to have missed the part about children being killed at jobs they shouldn’t be working in the first place. I agree there shouldn’t be a blanket ban on children working if certain requirements are met for safety, but if you’re going to ignore the problems with what’s actually happening and why people are upset about it then there’s nothing more to the discussion.

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Case in point ^

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No it isn’t. 14 is legal age to work in most US states

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