[AT] the way we were raised

[charlie hill]

I didn't mention that about myself.  My dad died when I was
16.  All that I know about farming and the basics I learned about
mechanic work, carpentry,  preserving food, and on and on, I learned
before I was 16.  If I had not been allowed to work on the farm
as a child, I would have been totally lost after he died.

Charlie

-----Original Message----- 
From: R Fink Sr
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2014 9:50 AM
To: at at lists.antique-tractor.com
Subject: Re: [AT] the way we were raised

   I am like a lot of others i started working when i was about 10[if you
   could call it working]. With my Dad he was a carpenter and taught me a
   lot  be fore i lost him at [my] age of 18. I went on to teach 2
   brothers and two sons the same trade. And made my living at it till i
   retired also picked up a few other skills along the way. Most Kids now
   days learn to collect from Mom and Dad every nickel or toy they can.
   Then peer pressure teaches them to do nothing constructive. Go to
   school drink drug up and every one else is to feel sorry for them and
   help them out. They all are born with a brain like us and know right
   from wrong.
   enough of this rant
   R Fink
   PA


   On 05/17/14, jtchall at nc.rr.com wrote:

   Off topic for the most part, but considering how most of us were
   raised, maybe not so much.
   The story may be more relative to southeastern states due to the amount
   of manual labor, but I’m certain midwest grain farms could fall
   into this as well, maybe more so if you consider the larger equipment.
   I’m not in favor of putting kids at risk, but with proper
   supervision and job selection I have trouble finding a problem. Your
   thoughts before you head to the shop and tinker on some old iron on
   this chilly (it’s less than 50deg here, way below normal) morning.
   Anyway, you know where the delete button is.
   [1]http://www.wral.com/report-highlights-child-labor-on-us-tobacco-farm
   s/13642674/
   John Hall
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