The author observes the shift now that children are not a source of labor for the family, that they have gone from employees of the parents to the bosses of the parents.

Jennifer Senior
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The author observes the shift now that children are not a source of labor for the family, that they have gone from employees of the parents to the bosses of the parents. When my children were young, I was their "boss" in every sense. When my children were young, I was their "boss" in every sense. At home, I was the one who provided for them and generally took care of them.

As they grew up, they started to act like adults and want to take care of themselves. However, when it came to making money, they were still my employees. They were not allowed to work for themselves or be independent.

Source: All Joy And No Fun: The Paradox Of Modern Parenthood

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