Originally Posted by Guest

I had a friend at work who was about 15 years older then me. She said that if she was in charge of everything she would make all children take a year off after the 8th grade to work and then start high school. We wouldn't need to pay them much, hardly anything the real learning will take place getting to work everyday and mentoring professionals. It would be easy for me. My dad was and electrician and I was already helping him a little. In my town that would be about 120 kids working somewhere in town.
The older I get the more I think that was a brilliant idea. I realize the liability is tremendous. I guess you could minimize the risks if the parents are the ones that find the jobs.
Just think how life changing that could be.