[PeterPrinciple]

I don’t have a socially acceptable answer.

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Working is a learned skill. It is not taught at a young age. They watch their parents go off to work.

Growing up on the farm or other self employment involved the kids, they watched and participated.

[cnsmom]

I walked a mile to shelve books at the public library. I was 11 years old it was my first job. I learned so much about hard work in that job. You need to be flexible and recognize when someone needs assistance. I was a favorite employee and was very proud of my work.