Been saying that for years.. I think my daughter was two the last time a teen asked about mowing my lawn.
Yep, not much of that going on, is there?
Of course, it's kind of funny when you think about it. Legally, if some kid mows your lawn, you and he are supposed to adhere to a number of federal & IRS regulations. As a practical matter, it would be difficult for a kid to mow your lawn without regulations being violated.
I realize that's not what you meant, and if I were 15 again, it wouldn't stop me. Just thought I'd point out that the DIMs are the first to claim businesses are screwing teenagers, while at the same time the DIMs are the proponents of rules that make it difficult for teens.
"Been saying that for years.. I think my daughter was two the last time a teen asked about mowing my lawn."
You hit the nail correctly. Too many parents currently are far more into what the Jones next door would think if their little darling was seen working as a "day laborer". Cripes what happened America? Oh yeah, shallow transparency. I have a relative who would not allow her high school son to mow lawns for summer cash cause gosh GULP, mustn't let the neighbors see him as beneath well to do status. And the boy begged his mother to let him work doing lawn care!! This is why so many enter their twenties absolutely helpless regarding domestic duties for themselves. Like regressive learning. Strange