If you ever go to the mall or a fast food place you will see kids working there. Now, not all of them are that young but some of them are. I have no problem with kids working since it is good for there self-esteem and helps them develop a good work ethic. But what I have a problem with is the fact of how fast these kids want to grow up.

Your only a kids once and you should enjoy that time without the stress of a job, especially when you are that young. Stay home, play video games or go spend time with your friends. You will have your whole life to punch a clock and earn money. What is the rush, really?

I remember being that age and when I was hired at 14 years old they would only allow me to work a few hours a day until I was 15 and then I could work more. I enjoyed it for awhile but that did not last. After awhile it became a chore to work and I was only 15 at that time.

Do you really want to be hating your job at 15 years old? Personally, I think you should be focusing on your grades, mapping out your future, spending time with family and friends.

So, to answer if kids really need to work at that age, my opinion is a healthy "NO!". Life is too short to be stuck in the daily grind at such a young age.