Dad boasts that son, 14, works ‘every day’ at Burger King, sparking fierce debate

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A father has sparked fierce debate online over children in the workforce, after posting on Facebook about his 14-year-old son working “every day” at Burger King.

“Making his own money, saving for a car, and being responsible in his decisions, become a respectable young man!!! I couldn’t be more proud of him”Though it appears that some disagree with the father’s views, as the original post went viral when it was re-shared on Twitter by a user who described it as “depressing.”

 

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Probably Saturday job or work placement arranged by school

He can legally work 2 hours a day and 5 on Saturday. Any more than that and BK are breaking the law. I think…

He doesn’t appear to have ever said his kid works every day. He said he works “every day he can”, ie every day he has a shift. He says that includes weekend shifts, which as a kid would be the most convenient ones. Why wilfully misunderstand?

I started working at 14 . . . by choice. I had my own money, learned responsibility and got way better jobs by the time I was 18. What's the problem with this?

poor child

This should not take place. If a kid is a workaholic, then he should study more.

The dad said'everyday that he can'..

Good lad, good dad. Don't teach the young to be entitled little assholes. Teach them life lessons and give them some responsibility.

Nothing wrong with this as long as it's not forced labour, it teaches young people to be responsible and learn the value of money. It also gives them some independence and freedom, so they don't have to rely on their parents for all the money they need.

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