In the U.S. childhood obesity and diabetes is a growing problem even among the very poor and any child who goes hungry has an unfit or too proud parent or guardian.
I had chores and fresh air space to run and play safely and still shop at the Good will etc. for most of my clothes.
75 cents an hour was my starting tax free under the table wadge for babysitting and $1 soon after with the various recommendations.
Kids now play virtual games in font of a screen and don't know the values even of a penny saved is a penny earned.