In the CT town where I live, children are given few to no chores. My son had a few tasks assigned to him, but fewer than I did, and far fewer than my mother did at the same age.
When I was growing up, we had a giant humidifier in the hallway of the second floor of our house. One of my small jobs was to keep it full of water in the winter months. I remember toting the gallon jug back and forth from the bathroom (about six steps!) and telling my parents that they only had children because they needed slaves to do their housework. After orthodontia, two college educations, and 18+ years of feeding and clothing us, quite the scam they came up with.
In the CT town where I live, children are given few to no chores. My son had a few tasks assigned to him, but fewer than I did, and far fewer than my mother did at the same age.
When I was growing up, we had a giant humidifier in the hallway of the second floor of our house. One of my small jobs was to keep it full of water in the winter months. I remember toting the gallon jug back and forth from the bathroom (about six steps!) and telling my parents that they only had children because they needed slaves to do their housework. After orthodontia, two college educations, and 18+ years of feeding and clothing us, quite the scam they came up with.
Things have changed so much in a few generations. Your story made me smile. I hope you've enjoyed your emancipated life. Ha!
Soap made from pork fat? So much hard work back then.
It’s interesting to learn how they had a use for so many things as byproducts. Thrift and utility were highly valued.
Thank you Neil.