I WAS disgusted to read (LET, July 29) about the Euro ban on young milk round helpers, as my 15-year-old son works on one.

The money he earns goes on clothes that he buys for himself as I cannot always afford to buy all the clothes and things that teenagers want - like 'designer' brands and trainers.

At least, these kids are going out and learning to earn a bob or two and not expecting parents to hand it out to them on a plate.

I have to agree with Robin Spedding when he says that these kids learn important life skills, gaining experience of controlling their money, commitment to employment, timekeeping, reliability, honesty and team-work.

I think if you stop them working they could end up turning to crime. Who is trying to stop these kids working? They are working because they want to. No-one is forcing them out to work.

We are not in the olden days when kids had to work. They just want to earn some money of their own.

Why are these Euros stopping them working a couple of hours for a few bob - when, at the age of 15, they can go out to work experience for two weeks and not be paid a penny, but are expected to work a 40-hour week?

S WIGNALL, Apple Close, Blackburn.

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