rockridgecattle
Well-known member
respect for parents is one thing
help occasionally or casual is one thing
but a permantent helper just so you can get that cheque is another.
The son is charging no rent for the land, using his own tractor, whether he is paying the expense or not is another matter.
If the father has to pay someone to do the jobs needing to be done, might as well help out the son with a % of the sales. Nothing is for free. Family or not.
We already decided if we had children, they wouldn't be free labour. Especially after they turned 18. Before they reach that age they would get something for helping out with the chores. Might not be much but would be something to teach them the value of a farmed dollar.
To expect a son or daughter to work for free just cause they are family is well, wrong.
help occasionally or casual is one thing
but a permantent helper just so you can get that cheque is another.
The son is charging no rent for the land, using his own tractor, whether he is paying the expense or not is another matter.
If the father has to pay someone to do the jobs needing to be done, might as well help out the son with a % of the sales. Nothing is for free. Family or not.
We already decided if we had children, they wouldn't be free labour. Especially after they turned 18. Before they reach that age they would get something for helping out with the chores. Might not be much but would be something to teach them the value of a farmed dollar.
To expect a son or daughter to work for free just cause they are family is well, wrong.