Sign of the times?

[Humble2drive]

. . .- did not they see a snowstorm as a great opportunity to make a few extra bucks with a shovel?

Yes, under normal circumstances; however, if people were stranded and in need of rescue money would not be a consideration.
Perhaps this difference would be the lesson kids could take away from this particular situation.

 

[cheri1122]

Yes, under normal circumstances; however, if people were stranded and in need of rescue money would not be a consideration.
Perhaps this difference would be the lesson kids could take away from this particular situation.

As the Mayor was offering money to shovel snow from City Hall and the schools [after the immediate rescues had been effected], some would say that the teens should have demanded more money, lol.

 

[layoutshooter]

Guess I'm now officially 'not a good housekeeper', lol.
I want to point out a misconception on the OP's part, in the text he chose to highlight. The 'them' referred to are the "mostly 14-18 year olds" who responded to the mayor's request.

Joe: you've raised boys - did not they see a snowstorm as a great opportunity to make a few extra bucks with a shovel? I know my girls did, and even though it's a looooong time since I was a teenager, so did I. So why assume the teens weren't already shoveling? I'd bet they were, but they mayor's offer provided the one thing many of them desperately want: certified proof of prior employment, as evidenced by an actual pay stub. When you can't get a job because you've got no experience at a job, that's priceless!
I applaud the mayor for dealing with a difficult situation creatively, and for helping to teach people what 'community' means. Somehow, in all the civics classes, I don't recall the concept being presented.....

We only had two neighbors in walking distance from the house. The one neighbor had snow plows, so no, they only did our property.

I cannot imagine having to be taught the meaning of community. That is just sad. It does not say much for our country either.

 

[Maverick]

Not as much as you may think.. There are plenty of strong, independent and intelligent women who enjoy the role you described.
Not because society defined that roll but because they chose it.

True....since I'm married to one. I think the whole point was missed here, but that's OK.