This page is a permanent link to the reply below and its nested replies. See all post replies »
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
The amount of responsibility they are willing to bear. My uncle dropped out of school after 5th grade after his father died of cancer and he worked a job like a man to help support his mother and younger siblings. My grandfather did the same except he dropped out after 3rd grade to do so.

SW-User
@cherokeepatti That is a perfect example of how a boy becomes a man.👍
cherokeepatti · 61-69, F
@SW-User It's harsh but was reality in the days before Social Security and other benefits....people were strengthened by the things that they overcame in their younger years.

SW-User
@cherokeepatti Very different reality for them back then compared to now.