Actually, not telling them may be illegal too. This isn't legal advice, but as someone who worked when I was a teenager, parent consent may be required, so the

Actually, not telling them may be illegal too. This isn't legal advice, but as someone who worked when I was a teenager, parent consent may be required, so then they'd know you are a minor. Under US Federal law, it is illegal to work under the age of 14. 14 & 15 can work but only during non-school hours. 16 and older are fine, but under the age of 18, parental consent is required. Taken from: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/agerequirements.htm http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/youthlabor/agerequirements.htm The illegal-to-them comes from hiring child labor without the proper consent or regulations met.