Changes In Children

[2ppaamm]

Hi KS2me, where’s the link to karaoke system? I think it’s worth a try for family get-togethers.

[corneyAmber]

2ppaamm:

Hi KS2me, where's the link to karaoke system? I think it's worth a try for family get-togethers.

Do you mean this?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/magic-sing-time-family-bonding

[2ppaamm]

ks2me:

2ppaamm:

Hi KS2me, where's the link to karaoke system? I think it's worth a try for family get-togethers.

Do you mean this?

http://www.kiasuparents.com/kiasu/content/magic-sing-time-family-bonding

:thankyou: I will run the list through with my kids and see if they like the songs. Thanks!!!

[OngMum]

Hi, I would like to hear/seek advice from you, parents.


My daughter is sitting for PSLE this year. Last evening, I was checking thru her homework and spotted some errors. I observed her displeasure look and she told me, "Mum, can you don’t check my homework?" I was taken aback as it has been my "role" to vet thru her homework since she started school in P1. She added on that most of her classmates’ parents did not take this approach. I wonder how true it can be. I told her, the purpose for me to vet thru her homework is to ensure she has no errors and at the same time, to take note which are the weak areas she is having.

I am not too sure what have triggered her displeasure. Does anyone encounter similar case like this? Thanks.

[daisyt]

OngMum:

Hi, I would like to hear/seek advice from you, parents.


My daughter is sitting for PSLE this year. Last evening, I was checking thru her homework and spotted some errors. I observed her displeasure look and she told me, \"Mum, can you don't check my homework?\" I was taken aback as it has been my \"role\" to vet thru her homework since she started school in P1. She added on that most of her classmates' parents did not take this approach. I wonder how true it can be. I told her, the purpose for me to vet thru her homework is to ensure she has no errors and at the same time, to take note which are the weak areas she is having.

I am not too sure what have triggered her displeasure. Does anyone encounter similar case like this? Thanks.

At this age, they think they have grown up and checking homework is for kiddy and childish. My dd is 14 and I still check her work. My purpose of checking is to understand what is she learning so that I can help her look out for guide books, related story books, related articles on newspaper or magazine and related documentary shows on TV. We also enjoy discussing the topics she is studying now.

[2ppaamm]

Actually, I don't check through my kids' work since they were in lower primary, and it seems ok. They will make mistakes which is fine with me, and then they do the corrections. When they get to secondary school, they are very independent, and I do not need to check if they have done their homework, or what exams they have. Pretty much auto pilot. I guess it really depends when you want to cut the control.


Sooner or later, you'll need to do that. For me, the earlier the better because I have so many children...

[Bear.014745w.014745me]

My 3 children are all different in character so I have to adopt different approaches.


One needs close monitoring; one needs to let her be (but now is the problem one) and one needs to be gentle and soft else she will behave like OngMum's child.

Anyway, educating and raising up children is rather tiring process. Our hope is for them to grow up well and able to be 'independent'

Looking forward, Singapore and global economic landscape outlook can only be more challenging for our next generation. Knowledge and skills may not be the only competitive advantage (not to mention the lack of it)...perhaps sports or artistic talents would prevail? :?

[MLR]

3+ yo DS has a adverse reaction to colouring.

Everytime I stuck a crayon/colour pencil in his hand or even the mere mention of colouring sent him into \"NO!NO!NO! I don't want colouring, I can't do it...\" or worst, he would closes his eyes and weep.

Today i went and bought some colouring/activity book in Ben 10 theme (his current fav) and VOILA! After he shouted his thanks to me, ran into his room, took out his crayons and started colouring. Amazing :shock: , the influence of tv.

I hv mixed feelings about the whole situation. I m glad I managed to get him interested in doing some colouring, but totally shocked about the influence of his fav Ben 10 has on him.... Any views on this? Pls share....
TIA

[Bear.014745w.014745me]

I think yours is the case of going along with what he likes. Glad that you find the fix so soon. It is a good way to start.


A word of caution though, we need to instill the value that there are things in life that needs to be done/learnt (eventhough he may not like it) and there are things that everyone else likes to do like enjoying TV, books, games + computer and travelling.

So learning is about a total package of learning/doing things that he likes (eg. drawing, maths etc.) and things that he dislikes (eg. Chinese Language and dictations etc…) One can play hard but must also work/study hard.

[orchids]

daisyt:

At this age, they think they have grown up and checking homework is for kiddy and childish. My dd is 14 and I still check her work. My purpose of checking is to understand what is she learning so that I can help her look out for guide books, related story books, related articles on newspaper or magazine and related documentary shows on TV. We also enjoy discussing the topics she is studying now.

I've been guiding & checking my dd's sch work when she was in pri sch cos she often made silly mistakes. She in sec 1 this yr, and I hope to see more independent learning from her. As I foresee such transition takes time, I do occasionally remind her of homework deadlines.

However, I encountered the followings:
She misplaced her homework.
She lost her belongings at sch.
She forgot to submit her homework.

Are such behaviors common and how can I help her to be more mindful & careful other than keep reminding her and nagging at her?