Changes in S'pore Education System

[etiks]

Chenonceau:

Yeah... me too. I am now looking at 2nd tier secondary schools even though DS' teachers say he can make it to the top 4 if he works hard. I need him to get a BALANCED education... not be all brain and no heart.

Hi Chenonceau

My elder DD is doing her PSLE this year and my younger DD is in P5. My sincere hope is for them to be happy and to have balanced priorities in life too. But (really feel guilty to admit this) my own priorities are not so balanced right now. My kids are average students and I frequently hear myself talking about how to better their grades, attending tuition, doing homework, etc, etc. So far, it has really been all work and little play just to keep up with their class. Hope things get better ...

Regards

[Chenonceau]

etiks:

Chenonceau:

Yeah... me too. I am now looking at 2nd tier secondary schools even though DS' teachers say he can make it to the top 4 if he works hard. I need him to get a BALANCED education... not be all brain and no heart.

Hi Chenonceau

My elder DD is doing her PSLE this year and my younger DD is in P5. My sincere hope is for them to be happy and to have balanced priorities in life too. But (really feel guilty to admit this) my own priorities are not so balanced right now. My kids are average students and I frequently hear myself talking about how to better their grades, attending tuition, doing homework, etc, etc. So far, it has really been all work and little play just to keep up with their class. Hope things get better ...

Regards

:hugs: I know. I too am a bit scared to take the unconventional route. Am I doing the right thing to deny them the opportunities they could have had, in order to give them a balanced lifestyle and development. Truthfully, I am quite petrified too.

[etiks]

Thanks Chenonceau for the reassurance that I am not alone in my fear of taking the unconventional route. I have been reading your many insightful posts and would like to let you know that I really respect you for your generous sharing and helping others along …

[etiks]

Thanks Chenonceau for the reassurance that I am not alone in my fear of taking the unconventional route. I have been reading your many insightful posts and would like to let you know that I really respect you for your generous sharing and helping others along …

[Chenonceau]

etiks:

Thanks Chenonceau for the reassurance that I am not alone in my fear of taking the unconventional route. I have been reading your many insightful posts and would like to let you know that I really respect you for your generous sharing and helping others along ...

Aiya... I din do much lah.... Just kaypo only. It also makes me feel better that other parents share my feelings.