Child labor laws prevents employers from hiring a person younger than 16, but a 14 year old can mow lawns, walk/feed pets, babysit, do chores for people, get a paper route.
Actually Child Labor Laws for Tennesse say you can work at age 14 under these restrictions
WHEN SCHOOL IS IN SESSION:
Can work no more than 3 hours per day
Can work no more than 18 hours a week
Can work no later than 7:00 p.m.
WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION:
Can work no more than 8 hours a day
Can work no more than 40 hours per week
Can work no later than 9:00 p.m.
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