In “Farm Girl” by Jessica Hemauer, the author’s key points were that some things she was made to do as a child had a great value later in life. Those tasks can mold an individual and, in turn, teach that individual responsibility and how to be accountable for their actions. The chores bothered her because she had the responsibility of being a farmhand on her family’s farm and therefore, was unable to hang out with her peers. Finally, after she was given the opportunity to participate in extra-curricular activities, she realized it wasn’t what she expected. As an end result, later on in life, she realized something wonderful about what bothered her so much as a child.
Ms. Hemauer’s purpose for writing this essay was to point out that even though working on a farm is hard work, especially as a child, it builds character and it helped to develop some skills that are very useful and admired as an adult. Getting up early in the morning to do things before school taught timeliness and how to work on a schedule. Continuing as planned despite rigid temperatures and weather taught drive and determination. Working with her siblings taught how to work effectively as a team member. While none of these traits are appreciated while she was young, it became apparent later.
This essay seems to have been written to preteens and young adults; specifically, young people that are entering into the workforce. However, it could also have been written for many other age groups as they grow older and are able to appreciate their upbringing. Those other age groups, respectively, have been able to realize that the morals they were taught or have developed have been contributing factors to their success as adults. Initially, as many young people tend to do, Hemauer was complaining about the responsibilities and searching for ways to justify getting out of them. She was also harping on