I wasn't involved in any of the youth movements, but I DID think that I was involved in child slavery.....being made to do chores around the house AND getting no spending money. It was not being paid that really rankled.
I used to run errands for neighbours with a light heart.......but that was because I was getting a shiny sixpence. Filling the coal bucket, pegging out the washing, donkey stoning the steps, emptying the jerries....and other such sundry stuff which I did at home felt such an imposition....especially when I could see other kids playing out. And then when I DID get to play out, I had to take three of my younger brothers with me......and make sure they didn't get into any mischief. In those days the phrase 'child abuse' wasn't thought of.....but I felt abused. Looking back now, I realise that my parents could not afford to give me spending money....and all the things I did made sure that I could do many more things when I grew up.
Welcome back G........you have been missed, in fact I was getting a bit worried
