God forbid kids have jobs. There is nothing in this that forces any kids to do anything. It only loosens ridiculous restrictions. How dare they have a 16 yr old lift 50lbs. > Republicans argue that’s not true and that it’s just giving them more opportunities to earn money. For once I agree with politicians. > “I wouldn’t want my granddaughter serving alcohol or getting an exception to do hazardous work in the name of workplace learning. A workplace accident can happen in the blink of an eye. It takes mere seconds for a red iron beam to fall. Iowans should not be putting our kids, and they are kids, in dangerous situations,” - Sen. Janice Weiner (D) Then don't allow your granddaughter to get one of those jobs... Simple. What you want for your granddaughter doesn't apply to everyone.