Well, all I know is that any "kid" around during our harvest time is either in school or a school drop-out.
Can't count the number of times a young man we've just hired will leave for lunch and never come back. And it's not because of the pay or the way they're treated. It's because the work is hot and hard.
I don’t doubt your first hand experience. But we should also include the young adults whom are serving when assessing the overall laziness of the average America “young adult” (obviously, not “kids” in this case).
Is it your responsibility to rear the “kids” that fail to appreciate simple labor? No. It’s the parents that failed.
Take my post in its entirety. I think it would make sense to find a financial “pathway” for college-bound students that includes some time on the farm. I foresee numerous benefits. Do you have a farm? Would something like that work for you?
Can't count the number of times a young man we've just hired will leave for lunch and never come back. And it's not because of the pay or the way they're treated. It's because the work is hot and hard.
Oh, you're from Texas. 'Nuff said.
Cheers!