Posted by Deneb on July 1, 2005, at 18:47:19
In reply to Re: I'm so upset right now :-(, posted by Susan47 on July 1, 2005, at 12:22:42
> This guy's abusing everybody, cooking up bad meat, yelling at employees because they don't follow his unethical business practices, trying to pay less than minimum wage, making a 12 year-old work against their will.
When I got really angry at him, I was ready to report him about making his kid work. My Mom explained to me that that was how things were...kids were supposed to help out. She told me of how she never had time for play when she was little. My mom had to help make boxes for her family everyday. The only time she got to play was when she took up the responsibility of carrying and caring for her baby sister. My mom was only about 10 at this time. I understand about the past, but just because it was accepted then doesn't make it ok to me.
It is not as simple as reporting him...their whole family would be affected...I'm not sure it would be for the better. For now my cousin seems to enjoy working. He works for 2 hours 6 days a week and will probably help out on Sundays. If I ever sense that he doesn't like helping his Dad out, I will see what I can do to influence his Dad.
I'm glad that I somehow developed a conscience. There are certain good things that I know are true for me. I know for example that if I find a wallet or purse that I would turn it in. I know because I've done it before. Before actually doing it, I could not be 100% sure that I would do such a thing...because *everyone* says they will do the right thing. I'm glad to report that the thought of keeping the money *never* even occurred to me. :-)
Deneb
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