[AaronI]

I doubt it has to do with labor laws, specifically.

Payment is paid through a verified Paypal account, which you must be 18 years of age to use their services according to their user agreement.

[icebraining]

I'm pretty sure he could have found some adult to receive the money for him, if it had been offered as a possibility.

[TomGullen]

Can't they just post him a cheque?