My guys getting a taste of life as union dock workers, they will appreciate college in the fall.

[Prof. Toru Tanaka]

3. Your story made me smile.

I too am union with over 30 years seniority. Also, I remember my son when he was around the age of your two sons.

Like me, he was a knucklehead and naive about the world and made a few mistakes. A couple of decades later, he's doing very well and has two sons who will be teenagers soon. They'll probably make a few dumb decisions, also. But that's how we learn in life to appreciate good things and the need to plan and work hard to get them.

Best of luck to your sons with their summer gigs and with their college educations. You are right, having to bust their asses and be responsible at their age will prepare them well for the rigors of earning a degree.

Thanks for sharing your story!