If slavery had been abolished in ancient Greece, could Athenian families have carried on with their daily lives?

Explain your opinions. [16] Areas to comment on: FACTS What jobs would the slaves have done for a typical family? Be specific ie dont just say slaves looked after children, talk about the wet-nurse, paidagogos etc Divide up into work done by male and work done by female slaves. COMMENT / EXPLANATION How did this help the family in their daily lives? Household as self sufficient as possible particularly in the countryside. NB no electrical time-saving tools. Women and children greater protection ie women didnt have to go outside to the well etc. Didnt have to perform heavy, dirty tasks but no more free time women weave Men free to earn more money less labouring free time to perform civic duty ie important in a democracy (to serve as juryman in lawcourts, attend the assembly, the theatre) leisure time to discuss philosophy, go hunting etc. Slaves served and entertained at symposia