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[SAHM_TAN]

jedamum:

PiggyLalala:

[quote=\"SAHM_TAN\"]buds,


Maybe you start a new thread or revive the thread on no tuition for PSLE. The response might be better.

I'm here cheering you on :rahrah: becos I want to achieve no tuition too I'm only aiming 230s T-score, wonder is it achievable without tuition?

If u are only aiming for 230s T- score, I think it is achievable even without tuition. Just make sure tt the child does not have a particular weak subject, say, low 60, to pull the t score down. Just my view.

Buds, 加油 :rahrah: :rahrah:

i want to offer alternative view.
don't just aim for 230s T-score. list down the preferred schools around your area or just the preferred school. if there is a preferred school that takes in 234 or 236 that is just within a few stops or walking distance, would u want to risk getting only 232, 230? 232 also 230s.... so mentally you should have the backup plan for 220s school too. or if your preferred schools are 220s school then personally aim for 230s without tuition - certainly doable.

2 cents.[/quote]Thanks

I have some schools in mind that I won't lose sleep over if dd1 is studying there.

So now laying the groundwork on dd1's academic and keeping an eye on the COP of the lists of schools that I have shortlisted

[SAHM_TAN]

slmkhoo:

SAHM_TAN:

[quote=\"jedamum\"]i want to offer alternative view.

don't just aim for 230s T-score. list down the preferred schools around your area or just the preferred school. if there is a preferred school that takes in 234 or 236 that is just within a few stops or walking distance, would u want to risk getting only 232, 230? 232 also 230s.... so mentally you should have the backup plan for 220s school too. or if your preferred schools are 220s school then personally aim for 230s without tuition - certainly doable.

2 cents.

Thanks

I have some schools in mind that I won't lose sleep over if dd1 is studying there.

So now laying the groundwork on dd1's academic and keeping an eye on the COP of the lists of schools that I have shortlisted

Another alternative view: make sure your child really understands the materials and concepts, work on getting her to love learning (or at least not to dislike it), and don't focus too much on exam techniques and 'this is the model answer' until just before each exam. Then see how well you think she will do and shortlist the schools from there.[/quote]Thanks

Yup, working on mistakes that she made. I have a record bk for each subject. I will record the mistakes and revise the concept and review with her. Sometimes it's becos she need time to understand the concept fully and sometimes it's becos I managed to find a better way to explain to her.

Still finding my way to ensure that she will con't to want to learn

[buds]

Baby mummy:

My dd is in psle this year. She did not hv any tuition since p1. Hoping she will get good result

Thanks for dropping by with this note. Would love to keep in touch with you. Perhaps I can PM you? Do you have other children or is dd your only child?

Noticed that this is your 1st post. So :welcome: to KiasuParents.com and :welcome: to Club SAHM.

[buds]

gangnam:

SAHMs do not seem to be viewed in positive light...or should i say never ?

There are extreme views of SAHMs even from my own circle.. relatives, cousins, who have always wondered what exactly SAHMs do all day everyday?

> like how some think we are quite the mountain turtles
> like how we survive on one person's income :skeptical:
> like burning questions as to whether we are secretly rich or actually living hand to mouth
> like all we do is cook clean feed :roll:
> etc (more of other wild thoughts)
....but I do have good network with other SAHMs and we are good cooks, have spanking clean homes, the best academic coaches for our children we know their strengths and we can work on their weaknesses because we understand them best, a pillar of support to our husbands' career, the backbone of our families and majority of them are inspiringly entrepreneurial too, in one way or another!

We are not lazy like ppl assume we are.. or whiling/wasting our time/youth away year after year.. or bo chap abt how our children fare in school.. or worst.. typical boring frumpy housewives. Oh no we are not!

gangnam:

i am no big cook or flat is spanking clean (ironically cleaner without a maid)...after son's last PSLE paper, I was asked whether I am going back to work :scratchhead: My answer is no...bcos I enjoy being around for my kids, though my blood pressure shoots up. I have called the shots at home for 13 years...couldn't possibly give that up. Even my kids call me the QUEEN of the house...I love it :please:

Ermmm I am a good cook (by my family's standard of course) ... and my home is spanking clean (most days).. or rather I try my best to, especially since i have two young babies at home (apart from my two girls).. and I openly confess that I am looking forward and am going back to work (in fact I have been working from home taking up freelance stints) and I try not to shortchange myself with personal grooming and time outs for myself. :please:

I have managed to pursue my work interests and still be around for my children and though it consumes all the time I have in a day, it's a fulfilling path for me. Important thing is that everyone is happy.. :grphug:

Like yourself gangnam (feels weird calling u that! ).. I too am labelled queen of the house. But I always tell them no way i am queen. Queens have their own staff to take care of everything. I don't. :politebleah:

But I do have my little elves. :love: (they like it when i call them so... makes them smile )..

And then, there's also the King... of course. http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys.php

[buds]

Imami:

There is always this hint/thoughts among those working folks. Well, it seems that they can't imagine how Sahms can be doing a lot more then them (ftwps) when they also need to juggle their career and home. Being a sago is seriously not for everyone. I for one, can't be a Sahm. I tried it for a short while, 9 months, and realized that I just couldn't. Part time sahm + part time working ok, but sahp? I got nothing except :salute: for them, especially those with multiple kids :udawoman: :udaman:

What's a sago? :scratchhead:

Issit a new abbreviation or lingo I'm out of touch with? :idea:

[Imami]

buds:

Imami:

There is always this hint/thoughts among those working folks. Well, it seems that they can't imagine how Sahms can be doing a lot more then them (ftwps) when they also need to juggle their career and home. Being a sago is seriously not for everyone. I for one, can't be a Sahm. I tried it for a short while, 9 months, and realized that I just couldn't. Part time sahm + part time working ok, but sahp? I got nothing except :salute: for them, especially those with multiple kids :udawoman: :udaman:

What's a sago? :scratchhead:

Issit a new abbreviation or lingo I'm out of touch with? :idea:

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: shd be sahp!

[buds]

Ok! Goddit! :salute:


You're just making me hungry with this sago thing. Cheh. :roll:

[BeContented]

Haizzzz. Met an old colleague recently. When hubby jokingly said I'm very busy as a SAHM, she :roll: asked \"what do you HAVE to do at home that's possibly making you busy??? Got things to do meh?\" :mad: :spank:

[buds]

:spank:???


Oh no no no...

Should be :torchme:!!!

The audacity! :mad:

Just never ever share abt your ksping diet. :imanangel:

Ok?

[janet88]

I am pissed off with this nick too…can’t find one which is avail…so use this one. Must remind Chief to revert.


SAHMs have their own lives too. Though our lives revolve around kids, husbands, housework and keeping stock of everything. Must have stand by for everything like Persil, condensed milk, coffee powder, new underwear, new clothes for CNY etc etc. So anyone who says I am free at home will get it from me.
We do not spend money like water…just came home from shopping…very happy bcos I bought some clothes for kids from a boutique…guess what, they are marked down to just $5 each. It feels great!!!

SAHMs can be happy and contended with simple pleasures.