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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The idea that childhood means no work and all play is cultural. Kids learn to be responsible by taking on responsibility. Babysitting younger siblings has been happening since the beginning of time and it is only modern day urban rich who now feel that is oppression. Still out on farms and in rural areas, kids help out.

I was one of 6 and yes I did lots of babysitting but it was never a bad thing. In our family being part of the family meant contributing whether you were child or adult. I really couldn't have been all that bad as various teens lived with us by choice when their own family situations were bad and yes they were expected to take on responsibilities as a family member, including helping with other kids.[/quote]

I agree.  I grew up on a farm in the midwest - my siblings and I shared one room (there were 5 of us).  I don't feel like I was deprived of a childhood but we had chores we had to do everyday and before we could play/leave with our friends.  Certain times of the year, we were too busy working to be able to do what we wanted (think late spring when vegetable gardens had to be prepped or during lambing season).  I didn't always like it (and it took many years before I would plant a vegetable) but it's what our family circumstances required and none of us are worse for the wear because of it.  It definitely taught us responsibility and consequences.[/quote]

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