"For all the talk on social media, on cable news and at summer cookouts about 'kids these days' not wanting to work, the picture on the ground is more complicated," writes Dan Higgins.

At the beginning of July, Vox even questioned if kids are capable of experiencing the “delirious boredom” of a ’90s summer. Much of this discussion has been out of touch.

Kids ages 12 and 13 are only allowed to work during school breaks, holidays and weekends. They cannot work on school days — including before, during or after school.

Parents annoyed with ‘roommates from hell’ college kids coming home for the summer — but they’re taking action By Asia Grace Published June 12, 2025, 1:14 p.m. ET ...

However, this summer I decided to change my schedule again: I now work only three days a week in the office and spend the other two days at home with my kids (ages 6 and 8) offline.

GREENEVILLE, Tenn. (WJHL) — Niswonger Performing Arts Center hosted its annual “Camp NPAC Kids” summer camp. The camp allows students in kindergarten through 12th grade to immerse thems… ...