Quote Originally Posted by Momof4 View Post
I'm sorry, but I also disagree with you daycarewhisperer. I grew up in the days when I came home from school, got supper on the table because my parents were farmers, so I think I can speak to the example you are using. We all worked together to keep home and family together, picking tomatoes and hoeing the soya beans. But we played outside with our friends all the time because it was before the age of technology and had lots of free time and family time too. All my clothes were made by my Mom and our food was healthy because we grew our own garden, canned, pickled, you name it.
Can I ask what would have happened if you and your siblings said no to the work? What if you all refused to do it? Was it an option to "help" or not "help"? Did your parents tell you to do it and you could then decide for yourself if you would or wouldn't?