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Even in the USA kids are allowed to work, either paid or unpaid. There is insufficient information to decide if this is exploitative labor or not.

I’m guessing you don’t have many friends that grew up rural?

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You're right. It just surprised me.

What is the view on Girl Scouts selling cookies? Or Boy Scouts selling popcorn?

They're not really working in that scenario - they are fund raising for their group which may be considered an exercise in interacting with other people, marketing, selling, and the value of money that helps their organization. This may sound similar to working but one is for fun and the other is more for survival and sustenance.

You’re saying the definition of working is not tied to the activity but rather the motive?

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