I’m not one to imagine that everything was better back in the day. But I DO get the sense that kids in past generations were given more responsibilities earlier on in life. And the responsibilities seemed to matter more. It wasn’t just “make your bed” or “pick up your toys” but tasks of consequence — things that, if left undone, would impact the family’s day-to-day functioning. Make sandwiches for your sisters. Or, I dunno…feed the chickens. (I just made that one up. I gotta ask my grandmas this question so I can get real answers! Go ask yours!)

Source: The Legacy Project’s phenomenal and very complete questionnaire for interviewing grandparents.

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