[djreece]

I agree. I know so many American young people who are eager and willing to do odd jobs--although many seem shocked at first by the idea that they can earn money without having to find a "real job" at a fast-food place (where increasingly they are not welcome unless they are fluent in Spanish) or retail outlet or instead of being dependent on their parents. We risk losing a lot of our national character and entrepreneurial spirit if we don't foster the opportunity and desire to earn an honest dollar for honest work in our future generations.

People should stop believing all the slander about today's young people and give them a chance.

[Gabz]

People should stop believing all the slander about today's young people and give them a chance.

I'm with you..........

What's the old phrase about telling a lie often enough and people start believing it?

[Beagle8U]

"People should stop believing all the slander about today's young people and give them a chance."

Its the freaking liability lawyers that keep anyone from hiring kids for anything today!

If they get hurt, or claim they were hurt, you will get sued for everything you own.

You can't hire a kid to mow your lawn or do much of anything anymore.