Today, many people around the world observed the national holiday Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, most commonly known as, “Take Your Kid to Work Day.”
According to TIME, “The Inside Story of Why Take Your Daughter to Work Day Exists,” the holiday was originally created by the Ms. Foundation for Women in 1993 to help girls and women to gradually find their voice in the workplace. It was later expanded in 2003 to include boys during the holiday, according to the National Day Calendar, “National Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.”
Now held annually on the fourth Thursday of April, has become a holiday frequently taken advantage of by students, with an increase in absences being observed across Utica High School on Apr. 23. Some still take the day to expose themselves to the workplace, getting a feel for the environment and considering if they want to peruse the career of their parents.
Although young and nowhere near needing to start thinking about college and work, several Utica teachers brought their kids into the building, filling up some of the seats left open by fellow classmates.
Economics teacher Holly Yucha brought in her son Myles Yucha, age 4, who was soon challenging the class to a drawing competition and surely winning.
AP English Language Comprehension teacher Kirsten Bolitho came into work with her twin daughters, Claire and Aerin Bolitho. Both captivated by a dry erase board and marker, hopefully leaving the building without any marker stains on their little pink dresses.
Tutorial teacher David Hinkle was joined by his daughter Grace Hinkle who diligently worked beside her father on homework.
Maybe one day these kids will grow up to be teachers just like their parents, but even if they don’t, they will surely become something great.
