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[quote=Anonymous]NP here, I am all in favor of kids getting out and hustling for spending money. But, as the parent of two boys ages 7 and 9, I can say with confidence that neither my husband nor I would be comfortable with them going door-to-door unsupervised to strangers homes, operating a gas-powered lawn mower, without either my husband or I being there to oversee things.

I would (and have) encouraged my boys to earn money in other ways like pet sitting, dog walking, weeding, taking out trash, etc., but I think the line should be drawn at that.

If my boys were hellbent on mowing door to door, then I might let them do it, if I agreed to a certain time and accompanied them, going to neighbors we knew first (maybe with a heads up), as opposed to letting them roam around our Arlington neighborhood unsupervised to people/homes we didn't know.

I agree it's a parenting decision. I would be concerned that the boys might get hurt or accidents happen. And I would certainly make sure they had goggles and boots on at least. Sounds like these parents were more flippant...their call, but then don't judge neighbors who refuse to hire the youngsters. [/quote]

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