tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post2577299575748214032..comments2023-05-23T09:02:35.294+08:00Comments on 1st & last, do no harm: the pot at the end of the rainbow.dochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07021242538740116343noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-80289931863908378082011-11-28T21:57:24.527+08:002011-11-28T21:57:24.527+08:00Adino,
not much of a childhood, huh? the boy is u...Adino,<br /><br />not much of a childhood, huh? the boy is under pressure from his mother especially as he is her favourite son.dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021242538740116343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-20814555479244022292011-11-24T16:03:45.247+08:002011-11-24T16:03:45.247+08:00I don't know the exact situation in that famil...I don't know the exact situation in that family, but it seems like the boy's childhood is being snatched away. <br /><br />I would never sign up my kids for back-to-back classes like that.Adinohttp://www.adinochang.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-20280673260523947432011-11-22T17:03:08.106+08:002011-11-22T17:03:08.106+08:00Fibrate,
those days, a school vacation was exactl...Fibrate,<br /><br />those days, a school vacation was exactly what it was - a long, deserved break from books & teachers.<br /><br />and none of us turned out bad!dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021242538740116343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-36271543657955215702011-11-22T17:01:14.231+08:002011-11-22T17:01:14.231+08:00Cara,
i think this is an urban/modern progress ph...Cara,<br /><br />i think this is an urban/modern progress phenomenon.<br /><br />i can imagine the kids in the kampungs are fishing, having buffalo rides, climbing coconut trees, etc etc - very much like when we were young!dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021242538740116343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-2868057313573743242011-11-22T16:56:57.877+08:002011-11-22T16:56:57.877+08:00Yvonne,
tell me about it!
you'll be surprise...Yvonne,<br /><br />tell me about it!<br /><br />you'll be surprised how many of my colleague's children are taking after their parents' footsteps.dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021242538740116343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-61323174188571278632011-11-22T16:55:26.152+08:002011-11-22T16:55:26.152+08:00Claire,
kids these days don't enjoy that pot ...Claire,<br /><br />kids these days don't enjoy that pot of gold & many other good things in life!dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021242538740116343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-4088867939180445922011-11-22T14:09:58.933+08:002011-11-22T14:09:58.933+08:00I had a pretty unstructured childhood - lots of pl...I had a pretty unstructured childhood - lots of play and fun - and I don't think I turned out so bad :) I intend to give my child the same thing!fibratehttp://fibrate.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-38016547976517540552011-11-22T14:07:37.853+08:002011-11-22T14:07:37.853+08:00SAHM,
the poor boy & his 3 siblings will go t...SAHM,<br /><br />the poor boy & his 3 siblings will go thru the same routine this vacation because everyone else seems to be doing it. perhaps the saddest part is that the parents often go on holidays without bringing the kids, & it's not that the kids are too young or the parents couldn't afford.<br /><br />yes, the O-levels finished last week & the girl is back home. we're headed to Bali this Thurs for Doc's Family Annual Vacation.dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07021242538740116343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-40665826201054394002011-11-22T12:22:51.171+08:002011-11-22T12:22:51.171+08:00Huh? Tuitions during year-end school holidays? Wha...Huh? Tuitions during year-end school holidays? What is the world coming to? Wouldn't it be nice for a change to get the kids engaged things like playing games, indulging in hobbies eg building model car kits etc instead? After all, these so-called arty-farty activities are also learning activities if one stops to think about it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-30538568817879378742011-11-22T10:53:45.236+08:002011-11-22T10:53:45.236+08:00Children live the unrealized dreams and wishes of ...Children live the unrealized dreams and wishes of their parents. Some parents wished they were smarter and now hope their children will be snarter and more successful than themselves. :P<br /><br />No way I'd want to live another person's dreams. If you want to do something, then do it yourself. Leave me alone!Yvonne Foonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12908132837504150283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-65788699197674451932011-11-21T23:12:45.584+08:002011-11-21T23:12:45.584+08:00Doc, nothing like this happens during my younger d...Doc, nothing like this happens during my younger days.. :) <br />When my kids were younger, I always look forward to the year end holidays because that was the only time I could relax.. no need to chauffeur them for tuition..Reanaclairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716477622054835019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29609470.post-78987762780917706822011-11-21T07:23:42.064+08:002011-11-21T07:23:42.064+08:00Children need a break, but sometimes, idle minds a...Children need a break, but sometimes, idle minds and hands need to be kept occupied and stimulated. <br /><br />Pity that poor child, too much tuition, no time even to reflect on what was taught! I know many people who are like that too. And they cant understand why I am not sending my child for math tuition coz to them if in P1 and you score less than 95 you are in serious trouble.<br /><br />To me social skills and EQ are just as important, if not more, than grades. And I like my kids well rested. A tired kid aint going to learn much at tuition. And they are going to be grumpy which in turn will lead to angry and grumpy mummys as well!<br /><br />We do what we think is best for our child. To each his own. I am looking forward to my pot of gold in two weeks time! Enjoy your year-end vacation! O Levels are over already! Where are you guys headed?stay-at-home mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04977522411804549074noreply@blogger.com