... is extraordinary in her choice to pursue that sort of career. Most children at that age were content in their place in society, and as ladies, were pleased to be pampered. This is not because they were lazy and not eager to work, but because they were nurtured in such a way by their parents, and knew nothing else. Florence is unusual in her thought patterns, and with the ability of hindsight, we can safely conclude this. Diaries are personal to the individual, and this account represents only Florence's view, not the average 12 year old girl being brought up in a middle-class background. If you consider source D, a popular magazine is most likely going to represent the view of the average middle-class lady. It refers to the luxury and wealth of the home being, 'more deep, heartfelt and personal interest to us than the public affairs of all ...

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