Ask Do freelance platforms allow minors to create accounts under parental supervision?

[Edward22]

Most freelance platforms set the minimum age at eighteen, and this is usually a firm rule. The reason is mostly legal, since entering into contracts with someone under eighteen can create complications depending on the country. Parental supervision does not usually change this rule on most major platforms. Some platforms may allow sixteen or seventeen year olds in certain regions, but this is not common. If a minor wants to freelance, some families work around this by having a parent create the account, though that also comes with its own risks. Do you think platforms should create a supervised option for younger freelancers?