2016 PSLE Discussions (Born in 2004)

[Imp75]

I have been breathing down my DD’s neck for the whole P6 year, I think I am very very tired…To me, Sec 1 is the time where I want to let go and for her to own up to her own action or inaction, I think we agreed (between myself and my hubs) that she’s going to be on her own, she needs to learn to be and if she fails, by all means (better still so she understands the consequences!).

[ChiefKiasu]

Let's just say I speak from experience. I did let my son play his heart out for the 2.5 months after PSLE, only to be stressed for the next 4 years. Of course, you may all have different experiences. Please do what you think is best for your children.


In any case, I find it strange that parents would be all stressed up with P1 preparation and yet take a relatively relaxed attitude towards S1 preparation. Perhaps they feel that if the kids can survive PSLE, they can survive anything else...

[MyPillow]

zbear:

Is it really necessary? No wonder Chief Kiasu is Chief :evil:

For my 2 kids, I allowed them to enjoy their year end holidays as they worked so hard for PSLE so it's time to rest and they never touch any Sec School books.

The only thing they did was attending Chinese classes which started only in Sec 1 as I felt language education has to be ongoing, it is not topical like other subjects.

Both my kids adjusted well after the first few months of settling into Secondary School life and they are doing fine now.

So, in my opinion, let's not overdo this early preparation. I have said it before n will say it again - kids nowadays are so smart n pick up very fast. What is more important is parental guidance and support. With good family support, kids can n will go far in their education journey.

举手, of course he is The Chief .
I encouraged my child to read during the holidays, anything that can be read- eg car magazines, game books etc
And in order not to lose money, do finish all the Eng Comprehension and some Chi Comprehensions that
were bought for P6 / psle :evil:

[ChiefKiasu]

MyPillow:

... And in order not to lose money, do finish all the Eng Comprehension and some Chi Comprehensions that

were bought for P6 / psle :evil:

:yikes: :faint: :udawoman:
Err... I think we should be a bit more forward looking... :evil:

[MyPillow]

ChiefKiasu:

Let's just say I speak from experience. I did let my son play his heart out for the 2.5 months after PSLE, only to be stressed for the next 4 years. Of course, you may all have different experiences. Please do what you think is best for your children.


In any case, I find it strange that parents would be all stressed up with P1 preparation and yet take a relatively relaxed attitude towards S1 preparation. Perhaps they feel that if the kids can survive PSLE, they can survive anything else...

Chief , what was your ds story in sec 1 that u felt he over played?
Coz I dunno what to prepare him for sec 1 -.... hahhahha ....I guess I was too tired and wanted ds to be independent - sort of likeI had enuff of PSLE n KO le
the sec 1 reporting plus buying books is \" cramp\" though, must buy all books, uniforms etc within few days - tire all the mummy again .

The child may not get used to the long school hours and twice ( or more for perf art and competitive sports) CCA a week .
Also some sch need to use Laptop , means heavy sch bags

[Joy of Learning 111]

It is a good idea to at least reintroduce focused studying in December. In previous years, I have taught Philosophy for Children as a way of stimulating intellectual curiosity and developing suitable English skills for the rigour of Sec 1.

[Imp75]

MP


hahahahaha I can pass you mine…my DD did all but comprehensions…

[Yngmng]

[quote]Yup, glad that its over, I have packed the files and will dispose them over the weekend. Not keeping for DD 2 who is only 4. Parents who are working with your kids for SA 2, all the best!


DD agreed to start looking at her sec 1 materials after a break of 3 weeks. In the meantime, will let her enjoy the break. In fact, will be bringing her to legoland during the psle marking days. She is a real lego fan![/quote]I believe in preparing my DD ahead of her curriculum. I will get her the materials and ask her to do up a schedule. I have told her that the \"reading up ahead\" will help to ease the transition. But if she does not stick to it, there is really nothing much I can do. At this age, she already has a mind of her own and will not listen to my \"nagging\".

[zbear]

ChiefKiasu:

Let's just say I speak from experience. I did let my son play his heart out for the 2.5 months after PSLE, only to be stressed for the next 4 years. Of course, you may all have different experiences. Please do what you think is best for your children.


In any case, I find it strange that parents would be all stressed up with P1 preparation and yet take a relatively relaxed attitude towards S1 preparation. Perhaps they feel that if the kids can survive PSLE, they can survive anything else...

Chief, as you and all those parents whose children have graduated from Primary School know that studying in Singapore is Very Stressful - rite from Primary school so it's no surprise that stress continues after PSLE. That is why it's good for them to have a clean break from the school for these 2 months before being sucked back into it again. The next break they can have will be either after O levels (4 years later) or A levels (6 years later). So can relax for a while or not????

Parents are stressed up for P1 becos it's a totally new schooling experience for the little ones - after all they only attend kindy for 3 hours n it's usually study through play unlike formal education in Primary school. Kids below 12 years old still need hand holding, parents play an important role to make sure they are on the right track in their academics n study behaviors.

But for Sec school, they are now teenagers n have to learn to be independent. Parents can't hold their hands forever rite? Parents will learn to let go but still watchful of their kids. If they stumble, we are there for them n they will learn to get up after a fall.

Parents' role change from Primary school to Secondary school n beyond.

Just sharing my opinion, no offence nor!!!!

[nms1]

ChiefKiasu:

Let's just say I speak from experience. I did let my son play his heart out for the 2.5 months after PSLE, only to be stressed for the next 4 years. Of course, you may all have different experiences. Please do what you think is best for your children.


In any case, I find it strange that parents would be all stressed up with P1 preparation and yet take a relatively relaxed attitude towards S1 preparation. Perhaps they feel that if the kids can survive PSLE, they can survive anything else...

I didn't do any prep for P1 either