CNBC
Parents are interfering with teens’ first jobs. Here’s why employers say it can backfire
Friday, September 18, 2026
Parents are sending work emails on behalf of their teenage employees, according to employers interviewed on the topic. An expert quoted in the report stated that employers may question whether a teenager can communicate independently when a parent handles their correspondence.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/18/parents-more-involved-in-kids-work-lives.html
