Parents at Work

[maryecronin]

As I revise and think about my current work in progress, FIREFIGHTER’S KID, I’ve pondered the way children perceive their parents’ work lives. Some workplaces are “open societies,” and parents may come home with funny or dramatic stories to relate. My wife is a middle school guidance counselor who always has entertaining tales to tell (with names

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[kimmiepoppins]

My dad was a small town volunteer firefighter for all of his adult life. I can remember the first time the light bulb actually went off for me. I went to the movies and saw Backdraft. I went home and called my dad and thanked him, I had never really taken the time to realize how brave he actually was and how humble he was about his bravery.

Kim

[maryecronin]

Kim, I just noticed your reply to my post. What a cool thing you did to call your dad; I bet he loved that.