Knapp, Susan

Document ID: WHD-2011-0001-1174
Document Type: Public Submission
Agency: Wage And Hour Division
Received Date: October 31 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Date Posted: November 4 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Start Date: October 31 2011, at 12:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Comment Due Date: November 4 2011, at 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time
Tracking Number: 80f61e64
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Child Labor Violations-Civil Money Penalties

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We have 2 boys that currently help out on the farm, ours and their uncles and grandfathers. We do not give them jobs without proper supervision and training. By letting them work, hopefully they are learning a strong work ethic plus good training on how to do certain jobs. I feel this goes not only for our kids, but also any kids that we may hire to work for us on a temporary basis. By not letting them work for relatives or neighbors, you are denying them the opportunity to learn from others besides their parents and denying them the chance to feel that independence that comes from doing a job.