Downtown East incident....
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I read TNP just now.
I cried.
For the victim and his family.
For the innocent children and their families who were fleeing in fear.
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It is sad that a young life is lost in such a brutal and senseless manner. Violent crimes have been creeping up lately. :roll: Singapore does not feel safe any more.
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ghostz:
Agree, parents play an important part in shaping a child's character and values. Next are the schools and society at large.
Depends on how their lawyers fight?mrswongtuition:
[quote=\"verykiasu2010\"]
murder is death sentence, right ?
Might be reduced to manslaughter?
And if they are underage, I think it's only reformatory centre?
So sad that these youths resort to violence so easily.
Too much violent shows/games?
i don't think it is games/shows. just bad upbringing mostly.[/quote] -
Blobbi:
Think a similar incident like this happened at Lucky Chinatown many years ago. The mother of the victim at that time, if not mistaken, killed herself subsequently?Carrying deadly weapon also death sentence here?
So sad and horrific.
Reminds of the incident in which a Poly student who was on work attachment in China got slashed in a taxi while escaping some thugs. I thought it could only happen outside of Singapore. Guess Im wrong.
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Daddy
Shouldn't the police be cracking down on gangs big and small? Where are they? I usually only see the police at Adam Road Hawker Centre!We talk abt fight against terrorism... yet we can't even stop such a gang fight from happening...
Happened in broad daylight... crowded place... chopper (what if it's something more lethal?)... -
sad to say but such incidents really reflect how the teens nowadays feel about themselves β¦ whoever has the bigger group/weapon will just feel βbigβ about themselves β¦
an accidental glance or bump can lead into something so tragic
condolences to the family -
I feel sad
when I read Darren kept telling his friend,βVery pain, I cannot take it.β
The case has been classified as murder, which carries the death penalty.
All the suspects are facing death penalty.... -
Busymom:
Think a similar incident like this happened at Lucky Chinatown many years ago. The mother of the victim at that time, if not mistaken, killed herself subsequently?
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markfch:
same thing went thru my mind when i read it this morning... haiz...Very sad to read this. As a parent myself, I feel for the parents.
19 yrs of upbringing & hopes gone just like that -
RRMummy:
Yes agree. Condolence to the family.
same thing went thru my mind when i read it this morning... haiz...markfch:
Very sad to read this. As a parent myself, I feel for the parents.
19 yrs of upbringing & hopes gone just like that
Also.... it makes me wonder how to ensure my kids get out of such uninvited trouble???? Eg. last week my P2 boy saw a man eating on the bus, he kept looking at the man and told me loudly.... why is that man eating on the bus,etc...
So what should I teach him???? Keep low profile and mind his own business???? :? In case he is too garang and he will invite unnecessary troubles to himself :? -
MMM:
Yes agree. Condolence to the family.
same thing went thru my mind when i read it this morning... haiz...RRMummy:
[quote=\"markfch\"]Very sad to read this. As a parent myself, I feel for the parents.
19 yrs of upbringing & hopes gone just like that
Also.... it makes me wonder how to ensure my kids get out of such uninvited trouble???? Eg. last week my P2 boy saw a man eating on the bus, he kept looking at the man and told me loudly.... why is that man eating on the bus,etc...
So what should I teach him???? Keep low profile and mind his own business???? :? In case he is too garang and he will invite unnecessary troubles to himself :?[/quote]Agree....how huh....I am lost too -
Downtown east is a family entertainment place. Many students also like to organize trips to Wild Wild Wet and chalets nearby. With this type of case happen there, how can we parents feel safe, to allow our kids to have outings there?
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shine_fs:
Agree....how huh....I am lost too[/quote]Hmm...
Yes agree. Condolence to the family.MMM:
[quote=\"RRMummy\"]
same thing went thru my mind when i read it this morning... haiz...
Also.... it makes me wonder how to ensure my kids get out of such uninvited trouble???? Eg. last week my P2 boy saw a man eating on the bus, he kept looking at the man and told me loudly.... why is that man eating on the bus,etc...
So what should I teach him???? Keep low profile and mind his own business???? :? In case he is too garang and he will invite unnecessary troubles to himself :?
\"Ah Boy, want to fight/be garang... make sure you confirm win... or be policeman when you grow up. Else, better learn how to run faster.\" -
I think in secondary school, they should introduce a new subject to teach students about the law, so that the youngsters would be aware of the consequences of their actions.
Sometimes, the young and restless do not think before they act, or worse still not aware of the consequences. -
Doesn't mean that we don't see means that there isn't any. All may be calm and peaceful but things are not what it is under the surface of society.
DS1 related this incident to me when he first joined the force.
DS1 was on patrol one night when he stopped a car to do a routine check. As he was talking to the driver, DS1 noticed a newspaper-wrapped parcel at the bottom of the driver's seat.
DS1: Can you tell me what's that under your seat?
Driver: It's not mine. It's my friend's
DS1: Can you show me what it is?
Driver took out the parcel and unwrapped it revealing some parangs.
DS1: What's this? Are you going for a show down?
Driver: No Sir, these are not mine, they're my friend's
DS1: Ok then, you call your friends here and I'll call mine.
DS1 always says this: 'Mum, you know why you are sleeping peacefully every night? It's cos I'm working at night to ensure that.' :love:
I always teach my boys to be humble and not fight for 'face'. It's ok to let others win. If they are confronted, it's better to apologize and leave than to argue cos these people won't listen to reason. In fact, they are bully and to prove that they are 'one up', they'll resort to violence. Yes, this is also due to education. We always reap what we sow. Hollywood and Hong Kong movies have been feeding us violence and bloody scenes for the past 2 decades. Our children are exposed to virtual violence since young. Now is harvest time. :gloomy: -
tutormum:
What a hairy encounter for your DS1 :shock:
DS1 related this incident to me when he first joined the force.
But reading about how he is sweet on you is lovely :celebrate: -
Shocking, tutormom! :shock:
Is your son with the police force?
Agree with duriz - your son sounds like a really decent, responsible and family loving chap. Great husband material! You've done well bringing hi up this way. :celebrate: -
carebear:
then again, the ah bengs' may not be in school enough to learn / hear / understand it...I think in secondary school, they should introduce a new subject to teach students about the law, so that the youngsters would be aware of the consequences of their actions.
Sometimes, the young and restless do not think before they act, or worse still not aware of the consequences.
i think a good character has to be built before they enter their teenage years. At least, the chances of them swaying to the dark side is significantly minimized if they can determine whats right and whats wrong...
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tutormum:
:!: he might have just saved a couple of lives :love:Driver took out the parcel and unwrapped it revealing some parangs.
DS1: What's this? Are you going for a show down?
Driver: No Sir, these are not mine, they're my friend's
DS1: Ok then, you call your friends here and I'll call mine.
DS1 always says this: 'Mum, you know why you are sleeping peacefully every night? It's cos I'm working at night to ensure that.' :love:
Kudos tutormum!! You have done well with such a great son!
:celebrate:
p/s. please thank him for his noble job. :celebrate: -
These hooligans should be rounded up and given a good thrashing. My heart still aches for the victimβs family.