Posted by shar on July 15, 2002, at 13:41:49
In reply to summer holidays for whom (IM), posted by Willow on July 15, 2002, at 12:57:48
And, in olden days, no child labor laws, young children in workhouses 12 hours per day, pittance for pay, becoming ill, not enough to eat.
It often seems comparisons to the past take place through rose-colored glasses. I understand the temptation, but a lot of times people seem to forget (esp. Reader's Digest) that during that time we had rampant racism, undereducated youth, corruption in government and industry (no regulation, greed gone amok), individuality was extremely suspect, etc.
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