Why do some parents here seem to believe that it would be fine to treat your kid like an indentured servant?

I saw your earlier question and while I didn't answer I was surprised at some of the answers as well. In my opinion a teenager should be responsible for themselves, meaning they clean their own dishes and put them in the dishwasher, clean up after themselves in the bathroom, take care of their own laundry and putting clothes away, etc. I don't disagree with other parents when they make their children do chores around the house for nothing but I would never do such a thing. At the very least a child should get a weekly allowance to help teach them the value of money and budgeting for something big if they want it. It should never be automatically assumed that a sibling will babysit for their little brother or sister - they didn't create the kid after all and it's the parents responsibility. Part of being a family is working together as a team but the amount of responsibility placed on your shoulders is extreme for any teenager and you definitely warrant being paid for your responsibilities - how else are you going to save some money so that you can get a good start as an adult? I also am one of those parents who believe that you are responsible for your children's education through at least a bachelor's degree. My kid isn't going to be forced out of my house at 18 to wing it on her own - she'll live with me as long as she wants as long as she is going to school or working to better herself and she won't pay a dime of tuition. I just don't understand some parents who suddenly think they don't have responsibilities after their child turns 18 and for anyone to suggest a minor pay rent or buy their own food - well that's just ridiculous and I hope they don't have children.