Of course we need laws limiting child labor but there can be beneficial exceptions. When I was a teenager, my father had me work a few hours each weekend in his lumber company. I learned useful skills which I still value these many years later. He also got me summer jobs with people he knew that included commercial refrigeration, a factory, and a machine shop. Again, the knowledge and skills I gained still help my work in physics and engineering. While some of these jobs may have technically violated regulations, I hardly consider them exploitive.
Good point. I had not appreciated that bias, especially back in those days.
Great observations. Kids in the US work on their family farms too. Interesting self-awareness of your responses. Thanks!
And thank you. Photography is full of ethical 9as well as aesthetic) considerations, isn't it.
Of course we need laws limiting child labor but there can be beneficial exceptions. When I was a teenager, my father had me work a few hours each weekend in his lumber company. I learned useful skills which I still value these many years later. He also got me summer jobs with people he knew that included commercial refrigeration, a factory, and a machine shop. Again, the knowledge and skills I gained still help my work in physics and engineering. While some of these jobs may have technically violated regulations, I hardly consider them exploitive.
How nice for you. I, as a girl, was taught no such useful skills nor offered such opportunities.
I like your comments!
Thanks, Edie.
So beautiful and thoughtful, and mow shared with my far-flung family! Thank you.
Please, if you are so inclined, remind them that they can subscribe for free.