Maris Stella High

[emdad]

cindyll:

emdad:

Parents, offering a way out for your child may not be the best way out. But walk with them, and at times, walk \"behind\" them. But never never fail to tell them how much you loved them and you are always there for them.

Totally agree. To quote what the VP Mrs Sim once told me:

\"Every child deserves to be loved and understood. With patience and lots of
affirmation from us, our boys will learn. Focus on what each has been done
right and the undesirable will gradually diminish.\"

I agree with you. At that age, we can shape them. They are still young. Instill the right values and give them amper opportunities. Guide them with the knowledge and teach them, equip them the ability to discern good from bad (you would be surprised kids at that age are not stupid). But let them make their own choices (they have to anyway, since we can't be there 24/7) but knowing that it comes with consequences. As my DW always tell me, we don't and we can't live their life for them.

[nms1]

emdad:

nms1:

[quote=\"emdad\"]And on a side note to those parents complaining about not allowing them to tag along for first few days of school ... erm ... I think you will have bigger problems when he goes National Service.

You can't really compare a 6/7 year-old with a teenager. I wouldn't let a P1 child go out on their own but a boy going into NS is nearly an adult and almost independent.

I agree with you. But I think we should first have more faith in the school (the teachers), more than ourselves. In fact, we should also trust our kids more. I find that most of us (me included) tend to trust ourselves, i.e. we must be there to see, to complain, to make sure things go our way, etc. I am constantly reminding myself not to do it, otherwise, I am only easing the path for my kid, and I wonder for how long can we do it and if doing so simply reinforces over-reliance on us the parents.[/quote]In the majority of situations I am more than happy to leave things to the teachers and, if I disagree with a teacher, I will never let my child see that as it will encourage him/her to disrecpect or go against the teacher.

However, there are some things that take place in school simply because it's always been done that way or because it's easier for them that way. As parents I believe we have the right to question this and work with the school to make changes where appropriate.

[nms1]

emdad:

nms1:

[quote=\"emdad\"]And on a side note to those parents complaining about not allowing them to tag along for first few days of school ... erm ... I think you will have bigger problems when he goes National Service.

You can't really compare a 6/7 year-old with a teenager. I wouldn't let a P1 child go out on their own but a boy going into NS is nearly an adult and almost independent.

I agree with you. But I think we should first have more faith in the school (the teachers), more than ourselves. In fact, we should also trust our kids more. I find that most of us (me included) tend to trust ourselves, i.e. we must be there to see, to complain, to make sure things go our way, etc. I am constantly reminding myself not to do it, otherwise, I am only easing the path for my kid, and I wonder for how long can we do it and if doing so simply reinforces over-reliance on us the parents.[/quote]In the majority of situations I am more than happy to leave things to the teachers and, if I disagree with a teacher, I will never let my child see that as it will encourage him/her to disrecpect or go against the teacher.

However, there are some things that take place in school simply because it's always been done that way or because it's easier for them that way. As parents I believe we have the right to question this and work with the school to make changes where appropriate.

[nms1]

emdad:

nms1:

[quote=\"emdad\"]And on a side note to those parents complaining about not allowing them to tag along for first few days of school ... erm ... I think you will have bigger problems when he goes National Service.

You can't really compare a 6/7 year-old with a teenager. I wouldn't let a P1 child go out on their own but a boy going into NS is nearly an adult and almost independent.

I agree with you. But I think we should first have more faith in the school (the teachers), more than ourselves. In fact, we should also trust our kids more. I find that most of us (me included) tend to trust ourselves, i.e. we must be there to see, to complain, to make sure things go our way, etc. I am constantly reminding myself not to do it, otherwise, I am only easing the path for my kid, and I wonder for how long can we do it and if doing so simply reinforces over-reliance on us the parents.[/quote]In the majority of situations I am more than happy to leave things to the teachers and, if I disagree with a teacher, I will never let my child see that as it will encourage him/her to disrespect or go against the teacher.

However, there are some things that take place in school simply because it's always been done that way or because it's easier for them that way. As parents I believe we have the right to question this and work with the school to make changes where appropriate.

[emdad]

In the majority of situations I am more than happy to leave things to the teachers and, if I disagree with a teacher, I will never let my child see that as it will encourage him/her to disrespect or go against the teacher.


However, there are some things that take place in school simply because it’s always been done that way or because it’s easier for them that way. As parents I believe we have the right to question this and work with the school to make changes where appropriate.[/quote]

Agree with you. I think rather than questioning the school, it may sink better with the school if we coin it as finding out the reasons. For example, I couldn’t understand why we had to purchase all the books, bring home, and then for the teachers to collect from my DS and keep them during the 1st week? Why couldn’t they arrange such that we can pay, and arrange for the bookstore (or whoever the contractor is) to deliver to school and "pigeon hole" them. Then I realised its gotta do with liability and additional costs, i.e who pays for the additional costs for the bookshop to render such additional services, and what if the books got stolen, etc? I think before questioning the school, let’s find out the reasons as well as provide constructive feedbacks, offer solutions. If the solutions work, be prepared to volunteer as well in seeing through the recommendations. Now we have to understand, after teaching at the "zoo" for half-day and doing all the admin work, would the teachers still have energy? That is why sometimes, people do what they have always been doing because its very tiring to venture out of the comfort zone. And we all know the saying, its easier said than done.

[riushiki]

A P1 boy from Class 1D was lost today. I am not sure how did the school manage to let him go out from the gate by himself? :x


He was found later at 5.30pm at BISHAN mrt!

This is bad

[mossie]

I have been emailing the form teacher… hopefully she can update me soon.


I heard about the boy missing case too… they went to secondary school area to look for him. Riushiki, how did u findout?

[mossie]

I have been emailing the form teacher… hopefully she can update me soon.


I heard about the boy missing case too… they went to secondary school area to look for him. Riushiki, how did u findout?

[flyboy744]

don’t worry, the boy’s parents is preparing him for National Service topography exercise… … ; )


oops, I guess it’s too early!!

Cheers!

[seestar]

riushiki:

A P1 boy from Class 1D was lost today. I am not sure how did the school manage to let him go out from the gate by himself? :x


He was found later at 5.30pm at BISHAN mrt!

This is bad

Oh my goodness ! :scared: :scared:

Can u imagine how frantic his parents were ? I think I may simply expired if I loose my DS and cannot find him after 1 hour to think he was lost for more than ...what ?? 3 hours ??
Thank God he was found :snuggles: