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[quote=Anonymous]Big controversey in our neighborhood in Del Ray re: kids mowing grass. So much so, that our neighborhood list server was all ablaze, and a conservative neighbor (yes, in Del Ray) even penned a controversial article criticizing the posters who expressed concern about some children going door to door mowing lawns, without adult supervision, at ages 8-10 years old. So, what age is it appropriate for children to try to earn spending money by mowing? The APA supposedly recommends age 12. These kids were well under that. No parents anywhere in sight. And, apparently, they weren't wearing closed toed shoes or protective eye wear. DCUM, what sayeth you? I am a Del Ray resident, and my thoughts are that it's OK for young kids to earn money in safe ways like lemonade stands, babysitting, raking leaves, shoveling snow, mothers helper, etc., but door-to-door mowing is a bit unsafe especially without a parent there watching.[/quote]
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