The Meaning of Work

This is an incredible, moving story by Rodrigo Rodriguez.  He talks about growing up in a small town in Texas, where his family works inside factories.  This is the lifestyle that he grew up in.  None of his family members went to college and got a degree.  He decided it was time for a change.  Rodriguez did admit that he "never had good grades in high school."  But, that didnt mean he wasnt smart enough to move onto college and even graduate school.  His father states that "doing work means doing physical work, not sitting before a computer screen."  I agree and disagree with this statement.  I agree to the fact that you do need to do some physical work in order to succeed and work hard in life.  I do disagree to the fact that it is hard work to do well at any type of job there is out in life.  I think that no matter what, Rodriguez's dad should be very proud of his son for achieving something so great in life -- a college education.