Since I work with dairy youth programs, this topic captured my curiosity. However, as a parent who had regularly enforced chores upon our sons, I had not posed such a question to myself when they were growing up.
Understanding that the vast majority of farming operations are run by families, we know that some farm chores are often taken on by older children and teenagers. As a parent, how do you know if you're matching the correct task with your child's age and skill level? This story from The Farm and Dairy shares some great tools for determining the appropriate combination.
If an accident does occur, you may also be wondering if Worker's Compensation would cover the claim. If the child is an employee of the operation an accident could be covered by Worker's Compensation, however depending where you live and the details of what happened, there could be penalties if you're violating your state's child labor laws.
As always, talk with your Westfield Independent agent to learn more!
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