Market Farming

["Tradingpost" <tradingpost AT gilanet.com>]

My own farm memories aren't all that fond because there was too much work
and no chance for input or suggestions from me. But it got in my blood and
now that's what I want to do. Children need to learn those skills and the
only way is to do them. Good work habits serve you well all through life.
It builds self confidence and sense of accomplishment. Work smart, work
safely. Don't quit till the job is done. Take care of  your tools and
they'll take care of you. Learn to read the land and the weather. Respect
the animals.  Don't complain when others will be discouraged and the job
has to be done either way.  Now, there's a clear line between learning to
work and abuse, and no one should have trouble seeing the difference. It's
the difference between getting a blister having fun, and real boredom and
suffering. Listen to the child and the child will listen to you. 

paul tradingpost AT gilanet.com
http://largocreekfarms.com
http://medicinehill.net

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On 4/23/2005 at 10:50 AM James H. Corey wrote:

>I totally agree, and my fondest memories of growing up are all centered
>around
>working here on my family farm.  The responsibility and pride of
>accomplishment that a child learns while working will go with them and be
>invaluable to them as proceed through life.  My child is six, and she will
>have chores here on the farm this summer, and she is actually excited
about
>it!
>
>Pam
>Rose Hill Plantation
>
>Robin Follette wrote:
>
>> > We only get one chance in a lifetime to be a child and get away with
>it,
>> > don't take that away from them. There is plenty of time in a lifetime
>to
>> > work... Bob.
>>
>> I haven't read anything here saying children are being forced to work. 
>If
>> they want to work should they be told no?
>>
>> Robin Follette
>> Thyme For Ewe Farm  www.thymeforewe.com
>> Maine, Zone 4