Especially if you are 14, there is more to life than education and career. And I can't help but think that this might eventually harm him, a major company isn't a place for a 14 year old who should be making friends his own age.
Child labour isn't just bad because it is potentially dangerous and keeps children out of education, but because it can also sever their connection with their peers.
I do think he is exceptional and should be allowed to do this if he is passionate about it, I just hope that he has people around him to make sure he's not taken advantage of and still has opportunities to experience life with peers, both in age and intellect
It's clear that he's not interested in those, and forcing him to do so only causes him to withdraw further to his bubble. At least a job gets him to hang out with people closer to his ability.
How so?
Neither is Mars a place for people. Sometimes people have their own unique goals and understand the tradeoffs
His parents should encourage him to go to non-technival activities with kids his age. Sports, music, chess, etc.
You think starting a business as a 14 year old is a better social improvement than working with others at a SpaceX office?
The reality is that there's probably no good fit for this person, so it makes sense to leave it up to them and their parents decide how they want to spend their time
The point is that he is not talking to them about engineering, but sports, videogames or music.
But there is more to being an adult than just intellect. And I question if it is even emotionally or mentally possible before puberty.
"Employees" are just disposable cogs in the capitalistic machine --- and this only further illustrates the point.