One of many features of modern society is that there are no longer neighborhood kids to mow lawns. As an octogenarian I still mow my ample yard, but if there was a neighborhood kid wanting the job I would give it to him/her in a heartbeat. When I mention this in public settings, old times agree with me, moderns say they worry about liability and on and on. Crazy.
My 12-year-old neighbor begs me to let him mow my lawn and his mom & dad won’t even let him think about taking money for it. On the other hand, riding his dad’s mower is like play for him. (He only mows when I’m out of town). So I guess it depends on ones neighbors/neighborhood.
-PJ