Comments on: Take The Kids To Work Day https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/ Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:06:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 By: ChrystinaNoel https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3285 Wed, 11 Apr 2012 03:06:14 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3285 Since I was approximately… 0, my dad has been answering the question, “so what exactly do you do, Dad?” with “computer stuff”. So I actually, to this day, still have almost no idea what my father has done for the 23 years of my life.

It would be really cool to see my mom at work though. My mom is a math teacher to 7th and 8th graders. I used to see her tutor, and I used to see her come volunteer in a classroom, and I even taught her teach catechism at church, but I’ve never actually seen her stand up and present in front of a full classroom of students. I’ve got a feeling I’d have a different appreciation for her. Definitely something to think about…

]]> By: Ronni x https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3284 Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:50:33 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3284 In reply to shambolicliving.

Nowadays when they play “Mummy’s work” they seem more fascinated with having a sign on sign off sheet – oh if only they knew!!!

]]> By: shambolicliving https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3283 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:34:13 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3283 In reply to the curtain raiser.

It can come as quite a shock to them seeing you in a different setting! Kate Ritchie was a delight – happy to do anything that was asked of her – spent ages talking to students after the event – one girl burst in tears at meeting her and Kate was so sweet to her.

]]> By: the curtain raiser https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3282 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:26:17 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3282 There were several times when I took my kids to work with me out of sheer necessity when they were younger. Given those experiances, I’m sure they thought that all I did was eat biscuits, colour in and play on the computer. It was terrific to be able to have them visit when they were older and could grasp what I actually did. Its important for kids to see how their parents act in a non-parental role.

Good to hear that too about Kate Ritchie.

]]> By: shambolicliving https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3281 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:17:29 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3281 In reply to TheKidsAreAllRight (@_kidsallright).

It was a good experience for them to be involved and get a slight sense of all that was involved in putting on such an event – perhaps when they go to the next one as participants they will be appreciative of all the work that has gone on behind the scenes to give them an inspiring opportunity.

]]> By: shambolicliving https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3280 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:15:07 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3280 In reply to Ronni x.

It’s amazing what they pick up and we don’t even realise it.

]]> By: Ronni x https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3279 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 03:08:47 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3279 Years ago I worked in travel, my two girls came into the office now and again to say hello but only ever for a few minutes at a time and I never thought they actually saw me working when they were there yet one weekend afternoon they played “Mummy’s work” and K4 sounded very professional as she explained to A7 how great taking a cruise would be and used her brochure to advantage in pointing out the different decks and where the pools where, etc. That made me smile…

]]> By: shambolicliving https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3278 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:16:03 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3278 In reply to Lauren.

Yes it’s hard for them to link the time you spend at the computer with “working” particularly when there is no visible result (for them at least). When I was working from home I remember doing treats like going to Maccas and making a point of saying “yesterday’s workshop is paying for this”, but it is hard for them to grasp that the “money that comes out of the machine in the wall” actually has to be worked for! Perhaps they won’t truly understand until they are out there in the workforce doing it for themselves. Thanks Lauren

]]> By: TheKidsAreAllRight (@_kidsallright) https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3277 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:14:28 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3277 I think it’s great they can see you working, and even greater that they can help you. I think it gives kids a great sense of pride and usefulness (though they might not let on!) that they can contribute in meaningful ways.

]]> By: Lauren https://shambolicliving.com/2012/03/30/take-the-kids-to-work-day/#comment-3276 Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:04:48 +0000 http://shambolicliving.wordpress.com/?p=1887#comment-3276 I work from home, as a writer, so I think it’s hard for my son to distill that writing from say, blogging. I’m often hearing, “What did you do all day?” from him. I’ve been trying to think of ways to help him understand that it is actually *work* that I’m doing, but the subtleties elude him still.

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