“ My parents raised me and my six siblings with little money... but lots of love. ”
No family should have to depend on the labor of its children to put food on the table and no person should be forced to work in captivity.
~ Hilda Solis
I think President Obama wanted to have the right fit for his different cabinet positions, and I believe that experience is what mattered most to him. In my case, I have been working to improve the overall quality of life for working families for most of my adult life, and I think that experience resonated with the president.
No one has the right to threaten the health, education, and well-being of children by involving them in illegal or inappropriate work.
Young people need the hands-on training that comes with a summer job. They need to know how to dress for success and nail job interviews. But most of all, they need mentorship, guidance, and inspiration.
