Another factor is that doing “chores” around the house/farm has been a big part of growing up in rural America from the very beginning. Parents have always objected to the government injecting itself into how they raise their kids so there have always been these carve-outs for family businesses, particularly farm.
There’s no doubt that there are some who do that. But there is nothing wrong using chores to teach your kids to be responsible and have a good work ethic.
Another factor is that doing “chores” around the house/farm has been a big part of growing up in rural America from the very beginning. Parents have always objected to the government injecting itself into how they raise their kids so there have always been these carve-outs for family businesses, particularly farm.
How they use their kids for free labour instead of raising them, apparently.
There’s no doubt that there are some who do that. But there is nothing wrong using chores to teach your kids to be responsible and have a good work ethic.