A Day No Pigs Would Die

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Childhood, a time to play and discover. The innocence of a child is remembered and coveted by adults. Having the complete freedom to do whatever you please with no responsibilities is a dream come true, but you have to grow up one day. Chores need to be done around the house, a job is necessary to provide for a family, and decisions need to be made to prosper a household. A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Newton Peck centers around a young boy coming of age and learning the responsibilities of an adult. Labor and hard work are a sign of maturity. Robert Peck learned these responsibilities at a young age. Maturity Is often reached when an individual realizes their purpose. When children become teens, they are forced to do chores by their

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