"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.

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.

Teens with summer jobs are earning more, but spending temptations grow. Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins shares tips for parents on teaching financial responsibility.

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.

Updated: 6:00 AM MDT May 28, 2025 Editorial Standards ⓘ By Colin Bock ... ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — The city of Albuquerque is rolling out free and low-cost summer programs for kids.