Which is correct?

She wanted to spare her children (hardship / the hardship) of farm ownership.

Thanks!

Anonymous2021-04-07T11:50:24Z

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Only 'the hardship' works in this construction. It is being specific, so it needs the defnite article. Contrast with: She wanted to spare her children hardship.

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geezer2021-04-07T12:05:15Z

Because you are being specific and saying ''of farm ownership''
then you need the THE.
She wanted to spare her children the hardship of farm ownership.

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