‘I Think He Builds Stuff:’ We Asked Kids What Their Parents Do At Work All Day

“He comes home and doesn’t bring me a souvenir.”

During Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, we talked to several of our visitors about what they think their parents do while there at work. Take a look at their wonderful answers:

 

Madelyn Quasarano

Madelyn Quasarano, 8, 2nd Grade

Father: Jim Quasarano

What do you think your dad does while he’s at work?

“Estimating.”

And what is estimating?

“It’s where you estimate the numbers and figure out the answers. That’s what I do with my math problems!”

What do you enjoy doing with your dad?

“We like to, in the morning, do a video game where we race cars and stuff.”

Emmett Oszust

Emmett Oszust, 8, 2nd Grade

Father: Greg Oszust

What do you think your dad does while he’s at work?

“Work.”

What kind of work?

“He sends out commercials.”

What things do you do with your dad that you enjoy?

“Jumping on the trampoline.”

Have you ever done any construction work?

“No … well, kind of. We tried to upgrade a play structure. I also like Legos. My favorite is Lego Star Wars.”

 

Abbey Mayville

Abbey Mayville, 11, 6th Grade

Father: Jaremy Mayville

What do you think your dad does while at work?

I think he figures out how many materials you need to build a building … basically, he does all the math.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I love drawing and I want to be a Disney animator. If that doesn’t go well, I’d like to be a kindergarten teacher.

What do you enjoy doing with your parent?

I just enjoy talking really. Sometimes we go for walks and bike rides.

 

David Burnley IV

David Burnley IV, 10, 4th Grade

Father: David Burnley III

What do you think your dad does?

I think he builds stuff and builds plans and blueprints for things.

Have you ever constructed something?

“(Laughs) If you can count Legos or Minecraft.”

What do you enjoy doing with your dad?

“Usually we just hang out and talk about stuff. Sometimes we will talk in the car.”

 

Penny Ryan

Penny Ryan, 8, 2nd Grade

Father: Rick Ryan

What do you think your dad does while at work?

“I think he builds stuff and … I think he builds stuff.”

What do you enjoy doing with your dad?

“I like when we do stuff together, when we get alone time together. Sometimes we go to get ice cream and that’s fun.”

Have you done any construction projects?

“Yes, I helped put up our trampoline – we had no injuries.”

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I want to be a nurse or an engineer.

 

Jack Robson

Jack Robson, 10, Grade 5

Father: David Robson

What do you think your dad does while at work?

“Well, I think he goes on vacations to meet people to do business with people. Then he comes home and doesn’t bring me a souvenir.”

What do you enjoy doing with your dad?

“I like going on car rides and playing baseball with him. I also like watching movies and playing games with him.”

Do you have any construction experience?

“I’ve built forts before. I’ve also built a tipi, plus a house out of wood.”

Anything you’d like to add?

“My dad is the best dad ever.”