"When I was 11 years old and expressed an interest in writing plays, my father was on it booking theatre tickets, driving me to Parramatta Library to borrow scripts and giving me a portable typewriter for my 12th birthday. Soon after, when my teenaged sister mumbled an interest in genetics, we all found ourselves in a university lecture hall for a public talk on the subject."
"As an adult, I've continued this inquisitive family tradition. Arguably, it's how I've made a living. One of the joys of a writing career is the excuse to be nosy. I've ridden around on police rescue trucks, done a Tafe certificate in asbestos removal, interrogated peach farmers, obstetricians and coroners. I've encouraged my own kids to follow up on any itch of curiosity."
A father actively nurtured children's interests by arranging tickets, library visits, lectures, and gifts to support their curiosity. That encouragement led the father to pursue his own inquiries into theatre, genetics, and other topics through books and research. The inquisitive habit continued into adulthood and influenced a writing career built on immersive, investigative experiences. Those experiences included riding on rescue trucks, training in asbestos removal, and interviewing a wide range of people. The parent promoted curiosity in children and grandchildren through museum visits and follow-ups on specific fascinations. Curiosity made everyday life more interesting and sustaining without requiring every interest to become a profession.
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