"Bricklayer's Boy" by Alfred Lubrano

In Lubrano’s essay he talks about how for once his father let him pay for something, even though it was just something small and simple. But it meant so much to him that his father finally let him do that for him.  I can relate to this with my own family. My parents have spent countless dollars on me my entire life. Once I got my own job, I finally had money of my own. My parents don’t like it when I offer to pay for my own things but it gives me a sense of accomplishment to know I am able to pay for the things I want and not have to take my parents money that they earned. Once my mother let me pay for dinner at a local restaurant called Bellini’s. It was a special treat for my family and I. It wasn’t that expensive but it’s the thought that counts.