<![CDATA[why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS??]]>Angry parents demand to know why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into Henry Park Primary School

[quote]Angry parents whose children are deprived of a place in Henry Park Primary School are now demanding to know why MediaCorp’s artiste Zoe Tay’s son Brayden was accepted into it after being rejected by another school Nanyang Primary School.

Both Nanyang and Henry Park Primary Schools are among the top five primary schools in Singapore and are extremely popular among parents.

Zoe Tay reportedly started volunteering for Nanyang Primary School since 2009. However, she lives in Holland Road, more than 2km from Nanyang Primary and may be the main reason why her son was unable to get a slot.

For those familiar with the Singapore Primary 1 registration stages, those who failed to get their first choice are usually forced to select from the remaining ‘less popular’ schools.

Though Zoe Tay’s husband Mr Chioh is an alumni of Henry Park Primary School, it was not his first choice and therefore Brayden’s admission raised some suspicions among unhappy parents that ‘foul play’ might be involved.

Zoe Tay declined to comment on the controversy when contacted by the media. Neither did Henry Park Primary School explain its decision to accept Brayden.[/quote]http://temasektimes.wordpress.com/2012/05/02/angry-parents-demand-to-know-why-zoe-tays-son-was-accepted-into-henry-park-primary-school/

hur??what angry parents??

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/35232/why-zoe-tay-s-son-was-accepted-into-hppsRSS for NodeMon, 20 Apr 2026 15:15:38 GMTWed, 02 May 2012 12:32:38 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:15:11 GMT]]>pirates do not have any docking station…they are everywhere.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192478https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192478Wed, 15 Jan 2014 12:15:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:33:20 GMT]]>

AC_Power:
Juz Mum:

A child from my DD class told another child off that \"my parents, grandparents and uncle are all lawyers, so, I can sue you\"... guess it is really 'what parents' do; what children follow'.


Tell you DD if that child ever pull such a stunt on her, just reply,\"Can I have the name cards of your family of lawyers? I am thinking of engaging one of them to represent me when you sue me.\"

😆 :rotflmao: That's a good one!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192398https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192398Wed, 15 Jan 2014 10:33:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:40:07 GMT]]>

jetsetter:
pirate:

[quote=\"janet_lee88\"]mostly staying in district 10/11...so better be safe lah...in case kena sued.

but don't know who is lawyer, doctor or some other big shot. you know where nyps is located lah.

:skeptical: It's ok. I am a pirate. I got big shots also.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: suggest u retreat to your NBPS. Oh I mean, Naval Base Pri Sch where u're docked![/quote]pirate does not dock at any naval base, unless you are referring to naval prison

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192139Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:40:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:18:39 GMT]]>

pirate:
janet_lee88:

mostly staying in district 10/11...so better be safe lah...in case kena sued.

but don't know who is lawyer, doctor or some other big shot. you know where nyps is located lah.

:skeptical: It's ok. I am a pirate. I got big shots also.

:rotflmao: :rotflmao: suggest u retreat to your NBPS. Oh I mean, Naval Base Pri Sch where u're docked!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192115https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192115Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:18:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:13:39 GMT]]>

AC_Power:
Juz Mum:

A child from my DD class told another child off that \"my parents, grandparents and uncle are all lawyers, so, I can sue you\"... guess it is really 'what parents' do; what children follow'.


Tell you DD if that child ever pull such a stunt on her, just reply,\"Can I have the name cards of your family of lawyers? I am thinking of engaging one of them to represent me when you sue me.\"

Thank you AC_Power for the suggestion. I know the parents of this child, so ermm ....
But I ask DD to stay away(discreetly) from 'bad influence'. Good for her that her classmates like her, so ermm no issue for her so far.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192109https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192109Wed, 15 Jan 2014 04:13:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:43:49 GMT]]>

Juz Mum:
A child from my DD class told another child off that \"my parents, grandparents and uncle are all lawyers, so, I can sue you\"... guess it is really 'what parents' do; what children follow'.

Tell you DD if that child ever pull such a stunt on her, just reply,\"Can I have the name cards of your family of lawyers? I am thinking of engaging one of them to represent me when you sue me.\"

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192065https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192065Wed, 15 Jan 2014 03:43:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:55:49 GMT]]>Rich People Have Less Compassion, Psychology Research Suggests

Scientific America By Daisy Grewal
Posted: 04/11/2012 8:32 am

Who is more likely to lie, cheat, and steal—the poor person or the rich one? It’s tempting to think that the wealthier you are, the more likely you are to act fairly. After all, if you already have enough for yourself, it’s easier to think about what others may need. But research suggests the opposite is true: as people climb the social ladder, their compassionate feelings towards other people decline.

Berkeley psychologists Paul Piff and Dacher Keltner ran several studies looking at whether social class (as measured by wealth, occupational prestige, and education) influences how much we care about the feelings of others. In one study, Piff and his colleagues discreetly observed the behavior of drivers at a busy four-way intersection. They found that luxury car drivers were more likely to cut off other motorists instead of waiting for their turn at the intersection. This was true for both men and women upper-class drivers, regardless of the time of day or the amount of traffic at the intersection. In a different study they found that luxury car drivers were also more likely to speed past a pedestrian trying to use a crosswalk, even after making eye contact with the pedestrian.

In order to figure out whether selfishness leads to wealth (rather than vice versa), Piff and his colleagues ran a study where they manipulated people’s class feelings. The researchers asked participants to spend a few minutes comparing themselves either to people better off or worse off than themselves financially. Afterwards, participants were shown a jar of candy and told that they could take home as much as they wanted. They were also told that the leftover candy would be given to children in a nearby laboratory. Those participants who had spent time thinking about how much better off they were compared to others ended up taking significantly more candy for themselves--leaving less behind for the children.

A related set of studies published by Keltner and his colleagues last year looked at how social class influences feelings of compassion towards people who are suffering. In one study, they found that less affluent individuals are more likely to report feeling compassion towards others on a regular basis. For example, they are more likely to agree with statements such as, “I often notice people who need help,” and “It’s important to take care of people who are vulnerable.” This was true even after controlling for other factors that we know affect compassionate feelings, such as gender, ethnicity, and spiritual beliefs.

In a second study, participants were asked to watch two videos while having their heart rate monitored. One video showed somebody explaining how to build a patio. The other showed children who were suffering from cancer. After watching the videos, participants indicated how much compassion they felt while watching either video. Social class was measured by asking participants questions about their family’s level of income and education. The results of the study showed that participants on the lower end of the spectrum, with less income and education, were more likely to report feeling compassion while watching the video of the cancer patients. In addition, their heart rates slowed down while watching the cancer video—a response that is associated with paying greater attention to the feelings and motivations of others.

These findings build upon previous research showing how upper class individuals are worse at recognizing the emotions of others and less likely to pay attention to people they are interacting with (e.g. by checking their cell phones or doodling).

But why would wealth and status decrease our feelings of compassion for others? After all, it seems more likely that having few resources would lead to selfishness. Piff and his colleagues suspect that the answer may have something to do with how wealth and abundance give us a sense of freedom and independence from others. The less we have to rely on others, the less we may care about their feelings. This leads us towards being more self-focused. Another reason has to do with our attitudes towards greed. Like Gordon Gekko, upper-class people may be more likely to endorse the idea that “greed is good.” Piff and his colleagues found that wealthier people are more likely to agree with statements that greed is justified, beneficial, and morally defensible. These attitudes ended up predicting participants’ likelihood of engaging in unethical behavior.




Given the growing income inequality in the United States, the relationship between wealth and compassion has important implications. Those who hold most of the power in this country, political and otherwise, tend to come from privileged backgrounds. If social class influences how much we care about others, then the most powerful among us may be the least likely to make decisions that help the needy and the poor. They may also be the most likely to engage in unethical behavior. Keltner and Piff recently speculated in the New York Times about how their research helps explain why Goldman Sachs and other high-powered financial corporations are breeding grounds for greedy behavior. Although greed is a universal human emotion, it may have the strongest pull over those of who already have the most.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/10/rich-people-compassion-mean-money_n_1416091.html

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192004https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192004Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:55:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:53:11 GMT]]>I taught my kids not to fear those who threaten or bully them…speak up.

for my petite daughter, same thing. don’t be intimidated. just because she is small sized doesn’t mean she is subjected to be bullied.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192000https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1192000Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:53:11 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:49:04 GMT]]>I do not think such things happen only in nyps.

It is happening in other schools too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191999https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191999Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:49:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:47:06 GMT]]>

jtoh:
If you've done no wrong, what's there to fear? So what if they're lawyers or doctors or actresses?


Exactly!
However, we have to teach the little ones that \"if you've done no wrong, what's there to fear?\", as they may think it is for real.
Some children may 'suffer in silent' and affect their school life.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191996https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191996Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:47:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:24:33 GMT]]>If you’ve done no wrong, what’s there to fear? So what if they’re lawyers or doctors or actresses?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191966https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191966Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:24:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:22:37 GMT]]>pirate, so you mean you hit BIG SHOTS too huh? hahaha.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191963https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191963Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:22:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:20:49 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
mostly staying in district 10/11...so better be safe lah...in case kena sued.

but don't know who is lawyer, doctor or some other big shot. you know where nyps is located lah.
:skeptical: It's ok. I am a pirate. I got big shots also.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191962https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191962Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:20:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:18:32 GMT]]>mostly staying in district 10/11…so better be safe lah…in case kena sued.

but don’t know who is lawyer, doctor or some other big shot. you know where nyps is located lah.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191957https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191957Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:18:32 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:14:16 GMT]]>

Juz Mum:
A child from my DD class told another child off that \"my parents, grandparents and uncle are all lawyers, so, I can sue you\"... guess it is really 'what parents' do; what children follow'.

janet_lee88:
a friend of mine did PV at nyps...the students there cannot be offended bcos he/she could have a parent who is some big shot.
Can tell us which lawyers and/or bigshots? We very bagua here at KSP one, you know. :evil:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191951https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191951Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:14:16 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:06:41 GMT]]>kids follow blindly. when they hear their parents or someone close using words to threaten or bully others, they pick up and use it without thinking.

this is the ‘sponge’ effect…simply soaking up everything and use without thinking.

I remember this boy staying in this condo where his father was elected to be the chairman of the committee…he was a nuisance and the security guard told him not to. the boy told the guard he will get his father to sack him.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191943https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191943Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:06:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:00:56 GMT]]>

janet_lee88:
Juz Mum:

A child from my DD class told another child off that \"my parents, grandparents and uncle are all lawyers, so, I can sue you\"... guess it is really 'what parents' do; what children follow'.


:faint:


I was 'shock' at that moment when my DD told me that.
But I taught her that saying such words are like 'threatening' and 'bullying', and one should not be frightened by such kind of people.
Afterall, there are such kind off people with wrong teachings and we have to teach our children to protect and stand up for themselves.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191937https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191937Wed, 15 Jan 2014 02:00:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:53:52 GMT]]>

Juz Mum:
A child from my DD class told another child off that \"my parents, grandparents and uncle are all lawyers, so, I can sue you\"... guess it is really 'what parents' do; what children follow'.

:faint:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191932https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191932Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:53:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:52:10 GMT]]>A child from my DD class told another child off that "my parents, grandparents and uncle are all lawyers, so, I can sue you"… guess it is really ‘what parents’ do; what children follow’.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191926https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191926Wed, 15 Jan 2014 01:52:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:57:13 GMT]]>

sembgal:
I suppose children learn from their parents good things as well as not so good things.

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JrtpCM4yMM][/youtube]

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191882https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191882Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:57:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:05:29 GMT]]>a friend of mine did PV at nyps…the students there cannot be offended bcos he/she could have a parent who is some big shot.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191814https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191814Tue, 14 Jan 2014 23:05:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:43:26 GMT]]>Yup, next or near future intake will be 李国惶’s.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191636https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191636Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:43:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:40:59 GMT]]>So moral of the story, eventually TCS actresses and actors' children will be studying in Nanyang then.


Nanyang is good primary school but the children come from rich background are snobbish and can be rude. I have a friend who went to do enrichment with NYPS students said that to me. One student even said, I want to call my lawyer. I want to sue u.\"

:rotflmao: I couldn't stop laughing when I heard that. I suppose children learn from their parents good things as well as not so good things.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191633https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1191633Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:40:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to why Zoe Tay’s son was accepted into HPPS?? on Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:38:01 GMT]]>oh? my bad. hehe.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1190899https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1190899Tue, 14 Jan 2014 02:38:01 GMT