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Figarosmom

(13,781 posts) Fri May 29, 2026, 01:13 PM 14 hrs ago

What kids think their parents do for a living

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What kids think their parents do for a living (Original Post) Figarosmom 14 hrs ago OP

I knew my father was a doctor from the time I was an infant. no_hypocrisy 12 hrs ago #1

I knew my dad was a mechanic Figarosmom 11 hrs ago #2

no_hypocrisy

(55,486 posts)

1. I knew my father was a doctor from the time I was an infant.

Reply to Figarosmom (Original post)

Fri May 29, 2026, 03:27 PM

12 hrs ago

How could I not?

His office was part of our house. Six nurses. Waiting room full of patients. House smelled like alcohol.

Figarosmom

(13,781 posts)

2. I knew my dad was a mechanic

Reply to no_hypocrisy (Reply #1)

Fri May 29, 2026, 03:54 PM

11 hrs ago

I just didn't know what a mechanic was. He would work on the cars at home and I'd help while he taught me too. But I didn't know that was what a mechanic did. I thought he was just taking care of the car, like cleaning the house and stuff.

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