"Farm work is part of our lives as a family 365 days a year - we need the kids to help out, but are they missing out on some part of their childhood? I say no Am I wrong to expect my kids to help with milking on Christmas Day? This is the question I was left pondering when I told some friends about our Christmas Day routine. I wasn't quite expecting the gasp of horror."
"Am I wrong to expect my kids to help with milking on Christmas Day?"
Farm work is part of family life 365 days a year, requiring children to help with daily duties. The family expects children to assist with milking even on Christmas Day because livestock care cannot be paused. The family holds the view that these responsibilities do not deprive children of their childhood. The expectation of holiday participation prompted questioning about whether such demands are appropriate. Friends reacted with visible shock at the idea of milking on Christmas Day, which led to reflection on balancing farm obligations with conventional holiday norms and expectations.
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