Parents, let's solve this problem for our kids

[SilentHermit]

I have not read the entire papers published. I will do so and think about it for a while.


I understand that this is a frustrating issue and it’s unpleasant. It is even more unpleasant that when u read the data now, there seems to be no way out of it, except imports. Inevitably, one will also complain, ‘why throw the problem out at us now when u can’t solve it? It should be brought out earlier!’

None amount of complaint is going to help. Let’s study it in details and see if we can come out with some answers. Bits and pieces here and there, you would be amazed that together, we may be able to accomplish a lot.

so parents, get to work!! Lol

[verykiasu2010]

after 30 years of data, it is easy to blame the past, hindsight is always perfect

[limlim]

verykiasu2010:

after 30 years of data, it is easy to blame the past, hindsight is always perfect

oh.. I always had the impression that it was due to \"foresight\" that give birth to the \"Stop At Two\"..

[alng]

limlim:

verykiasu2010:

after 30 years of data, it is easy to blame the past, hindsight is always perfect

oh.. I always had the impression that it was due to \"foresight\" that give birth to the \"Stop At Two\"..

I think that the policy makers did not have the foresight when they came out with the policy of stop at two. That policy was too shortsighted and aimed to solve whatever issues then. Well, the policy makers were young then with not much experience to rule a country so the consequence is also quite understandable.

[cimman]

verykiasu2010:

after 30 years of data, it is easy to blame the past, hindsight is always perfect

this issue is not about hindsight or assigning blame, the issue is with the process behind every public policy implementation. The process is:
1. Gather data
2. Formulate policy without public consultation or data sharing
3. Push policy to public
4. If policy don't work, keep quiet
5. If public opinion rises to a crescendo and impacts election results, seek consultation.

The process is flawed. It gives rise to the question, what other policies are in a similar situation, waiting to boil over? will the current process continue?

[daisyt]

Hur??? Push to us to solve problem again???

[verykiasu2010]

cimman:

verykiasu2010:

after 30 years of data, it is easy to blame the past, hindsight is always perfect

this issue is not about hindsight or assigning blame, the issue is with the process behind every public policy implementation. The process is:
1. Gather data
2. Formulate policy without public consultation or data sharing
3. Push policy to public
4. If policy don't work, keep quiet
5. If public opinion rises to a crescendo and impacts election results, seek consultation.

The process is flawed. It gives rise to the question, what other policies are in a similar situation, waiting to boil over? will the current process continue?

Why didn't you voice out over the Internet or st forum or the ballot box 30 years ago?

[Oppsgal]

daisyt:

Hur??? Push to us to solve problem again????

Can't solve then what happen?

[Way2GO]

daisyt:

Hur??? Push to us to solve problem again????

:faint:
Following closely to DPM TCH's fav repartee \"What do you think\" when queried by students at Pre_U seminar,
MCYS Min CCS said at an event on 21st Jul:
Quote
\"Our job as leaders is not to provide the answers,
but to bring out the answers from everybody,
that is perhaps already in their minds.
That is how I see my role\". Unquote

[Way2GO]

alng:

I think that the policy makers did not have the foresight when they came out with the policy of stop at two. That policy was too shortsighted and aimed to solve whatever issues then. Well, the policy makers were young then with not much experience to rule a country so the consequence is also quite understandable.

I agree with u dat d \"Stop at Two\" policy was geared towards solving d job/employment problem at dat time.
However I do not concur d policy makers were short-sighted in their deliberations.
There is a series of 'population control' policies dat follow a general line of thought in eugenics.
'Have more if u can afford it'
Graduate mother scheme.
It just didn't work out d way d policymakers planned it.

Scholars get-togethers.
dis one probably has some success.