5.04 /// Chores, Pocket Money, Memories and Life Lessons

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Ever wonder how those Saturday morning chores and the pocket money you earned as a kid have shaped the person you are today? Join me on Infinite Prattle as I recount my own childhood experiences growing up in a semi-detached house in the UK. From the meticulous yet sometimes inconsistent way I tidied and organised my room to the broader socio-economic context of my upbringing, I explore how early family responsibilities and dynamics can leave lasting imprints on our adult lives. Listen to personal anecdotes that reveal the mix of enjoyment and resentment that chores brought, and learn how they influenced my approach to tidiness and task management today.
As we continue, let's take a nostalgic journey back to our childhood gifts and consider their present-day equivalents. I'll compare the cost of a second-hand Game Gear from 1993 to the iPads of today, using an inflation calculator for some eye-opening insights. Reflect on how gifting and spending have evolved, and hear my own stories about doing chores for pocket money and receiving technology as presents.
We’ll also touch on the impact of modern technology on both children and adults, and I share some thoughts on maintaining engagement through social media, contrasting past and present expectations and responsibilities. Don't miss this episode for a heartfelt look at how our childhood experiences shape us.

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1. 5.04 /// Chores, Pocket Money, Memories and Life Lessons (00:00:00)

2. Childhood Chores and Pocket Money (00:00:05)

3. The Value of Childhood Presents (00:12:27)