Recruit tried to swim out of Tekong camp
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A RECRUIT from the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Pulau Tekong, said to have been having problems coping there, attempted to swim back to mainland Singapore last December. ...
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Just what are the problems with our future children or is there a problem with the military camp?! -
Children these days live a more sheltered life. Many are ferried everywhere because parents do not allow them to take public transport, even at secondary school. Some don’t do much physical exercises - their CCA in school is chess, mind games, math society etc. Some struggle through yearly NAPFA tests.
Even at boarding, some parents insist on helping their kids to pack up every weekend, some going so far as to bring in maids to help. On compulsory overseas trips, some parents tag along, stay at the same hotel etc, just so they can be near their precious just in case.
How do kids learn to be independent and to develop physically for NS? Not surprising that they have a hard time dealing with it. -
Brainkid:
If he succeeded in swimming across, maybe he should be recruited into the commando unit. That would have been some feat.A RECRUIT from the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Pulau Tekong, said to have been having problems coping there, attempted to swim back to mainland Singapore last December. ...
Check out:http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=41082
Just what are the problems with our future children or is there a problem with the military camp?! -
ChiefKiasu:
navy commando-quite prestigous to be one hor
If he succeeded in swimming across, maybe he should be recruited into the commando unit. That would have been some feat.Brainkid:
A RECRUIT from the Basic Military Training Centre (BMTC) on Pulau Tekong, said to have been having problems coping there, attempted to swim back to mainland Singapore last December. ...
Check out:http://forums.asiaone.com/showthread.php?t=41082
Just what are the problems with our future children or is there a problem with the military camp?! -
But nowadays, there are so many perverts out there, of course some parents tend to be more careful and try to protect their kids. Last time dun have so many perverts? Think p1 boy been molested at school toilet, etc.
The point is, at what age would you let your kid off by himself/ herself? -
But nowadays, there are so many perverts out there, of course some parents tend to be more careful and try to protect their kids. Last time dun have so many perverts? Think p1 boy been molested at school toilet, etc.
The point is, at what age would you let your kid off by himself/ herself? -
He had attempted the much more difficult task. The 2-month physical training is comparatively easier, awkward decision.
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jtoh:
Children these days live a more sheltered life. Many are ferried everywhere because parents do not allow them to take public transport, even at secondary school. [b]Some don't do much physical exercises - their CCA in school is chess, mind games, math society etc[/b]. Some struggle through yearly NAPFA tests.
unfortunately most schools only want students who are capable of winning medals for the school in the sports cca. moreover, the school team would have priority use of the field, court,pool. -
no wonder commando camp so near tekong, now I know why. :rotflmao:
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jtoh:
Ha ha....now I worry & guilty. My P5 DS has been pestering me to let him go home himself after school everyday. It's either a 15 mins public bus ride + 7mins walk or 25mins walking.....with a damn heavy schoolbag. Mahjiam like a army backpack since the bag is ~20-25% of his weight. Let him get trained up now? Scared he gets too comfortable and next time lazy.....Children these days live a more sheltered life. Many are ferried everywhere because parents do not allow them to take public transport, even at secondary school. Some don't do much physical exercises - their CCA in school is chess, mind games, math society etc. Some struggle through yearly NAPFA tests.
Even at boarding, some parents insist on helping their kids to pack up every weekend, some going so far as to bring in maids to help. On compulsory overseas trips, some parents tag along, stay at the same hotel etc, just so they can be near their precious just in case.
How do kids learn to be independent and to develop physically for NS? Not surprising that they have a hard time dealing with it.
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