GOP set to rolls back child labor laws, reads the headline of the self-described progressive Cap Times. Not included in the headline? The laws in question are being rolled back from WI-level regulations to... federal level regulations.
The horrors!
Those against it worry that children (in this case, 16 and 17 year-olds) will be wooed by shiny coins and let their studies slide. That sounds like a moral argument: working hard for grades vs. working hard for money/experience. Shouldn't a moral argument be left in the hands of the parents and family?
What if the child does not have a good family situation? Well, perhaps that should be a larger priority than limiting work hours. It's not like this law allows 6 year-olds to work in sweatshops.
The horrors!
Those against it worry that children (in this case, 16 and 17 year-olds) will be wooed by shiny coins and let their studies slide. That sounds like a moral argument: working hard for grades vs. working hard for money/experience. Shouldn't a moral argument be left in the hands of the parents and family?
What if the child does not have a good family situation? Well, perhaps that should be a larger priority than limiting work hours. It's not like this law allows 6 year-olds to work in sweatshops.
