Most people think sending their children to go pick in the berry fields is a good idea. Well, I am telling you now that it’s not. Sure, you make a little money (14 cents a pound) but it’s not worth it. First you have to go out there rain or shine, sit in a field, and pick as fast or slow as you can. Some people don’t even work. They just sit and talk to their friends.
There are many things that happen in the berry fields; swearing, stealing, gossip, assault (with rotten berries), and grumpy field bosses.. For instance, today I got my berries stolen, I felt so violated!. Those rotten little punks, of course I didn’t see who did it but I know they’re rotten, rotten to the core. I’m a rookie at this but have learned that you need to always guard your flat. Some people even get fired occasionally. So remember, guard your berries because your berries are your money.
Your parents can come help you out in the fields. The first time my mom suggested this I just said, "Oh, no, that’s okay, you don’t need to come out and help me." I was sadly mistaken and thought that this would ruin my social life but quickly learned that in the berries you really don’t have a social life. So, my mom came out twice for two hours and my dad helped me for 5 hours one day and we got two hundred pounds. Many kids have their parents come out and work so they can make sure they earn some money. It makes it a lot easier and it’s fun to see your parents out there getting dirty like everybody else.
The most annoying thing is after a day in the fields your hands are as red as a ripe tomato. I am going to be brutally honest. BERRIES STINK! So, if you send your kids to berries, think about what they are going through. Think about all the pain and suffering . I for one, am never going to send any of my children to pick berries. Maybe I am being a little dramatic but it’s my opinion.
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