Paying Teenage Child’s Salary
Question
Is it okay to pay my teenager’s salary anonymously in order to help her get hired for a job at a Jewish summer camp that can’t afford her salary? It would be good career experience, a boost in confidence, and provide a Jewish atmosphere she is otherwise lacking. The camp director promised to keep my sponsorship a secret. Thanks!
Answers
I am inspired by your dedication to your daughter and by your sensitivity. Yes, you can add on to your daughter’s salary so that she can spend a productive summer helping others and picking up work experience.
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