Home Office Bring Your Child to Work Day

Yvonne Battle-Felton

May 28, 2010

Today is National Bring Your Child to Work Day so like many workers around the country, today my children and I are sharing an office space—my home office—for a few hours.

Twenty-four hours ago when my oldest son asked if they could stay home and work with me, I said no.

“What will you do all day?”

“Watch you work,” he replied.

“What can I do to make your day better?” My daughter asked (she’s racking up brownie points for future requests).

Today, full on juice, ice cream sandwiches, snacks and lunch, I ask.

“What do you think I do all day?”

“You work!” My 4 year old answers, stretching for a hug.

“You write, take conference calls…” His brother other adds.

“You blog about business,” his sister offers.

“And, you do Public Relations stuff.”

“Like what?” I ask.

“Well, what is Public Relations?”

My children are the professionals of tomorrow. They are future leaders, entrepreneurs, policy makers.

We talk about public relations as an investment a company makes in its community. We discuss programs that engage kids in education, sports, business.

“So that makes people who do that pretty special, right?” My oldest son asks.

Today I thought I would be teaching my children about work ethic, time management and balancing work and family.

Instead, I was reminded that what I do is pretty cool.

“Yes, I think you’re right.” I answer.

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