Yeah, under capitalism it isn't uncommon that kids kind of need to work. I've been working consistently since 15, it let me have some fun as a teenager and save up enough to pay for a few semesters of college. I wouldn't have starved if I didn't work that young, but my parents were white collar and it eased their burden while making my younger life notably better.

It would be great if kids didn't need to work, but when accumulation of money is the game, you need to get it somewhere.