As a parent, we begin to accumulate so many documents of our children, our work, our previous educations, our home records, mortgages etc. The test of management of such documents is when you move to a new place and frequently pack, repack and register at different countries.
That is where it is so important to file them well. Whenever free, do a back up copy by scanning each and every document so you can easily reproduce them quickly even if the originals are lost or hidden somewhere with the other documents.
I first learnt this lesson when I was applying for my MBA scholarship. I had to prepare all my academic certificates and transcripts. Then, I need to even provide student identification numbers for each university attended. That was a challenge. Though, a greater challenge was providing my immunization history record which my parents have misplaced or thrown away.
Fortunately, a doctor friend of mine in Malaysia was willing to write a letter to acknowledge the type of immunizations conducted by government schools. That satisfied the strict requirements of the island state of Hawaii which sees many diseases as threat. During the 1850s, measles killed a fifth of the island's population.
By proactively filing and keeping a soft copy of documents, it also helps to remember what your assets are. It allows you to use them to your advantage quickly when requested. Opportunities slip by quickly. Sometimes you may even need them as a defense. Else, it would just provide a sane mind to daddy to know that he need not worry that the documents are all within quick reach.
(Photos show red bridges at Hotel New Otani, Tokyo 400 years old garden).
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