<![CDATA[Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning]]>What happened to 3Boys? so he ok now? haven’t seen him around in the forum lately.

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nansk:
mum_sugoku:


Note that in that accident, the 4 who were found struggling in water, including the 1 who drowned, couldn't swim. The other 3 who could swim, managed to swim to safety.

Do you mean that they were not swimmers, or that they were not able to swim to shore that day?

http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/housewife-saves-3-boys-from-drowning
[quote]Ms Hajas, who has taken part in triathlons, said the boys who got into trouble did not seem to know any swimming techniques and did not seem to be using their arms to tread water.[/quote]http://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/do-more-to-equip-youth-with-swimming-skills-tharman
[quote]According to Suhaimi's uncle and eldest brother, the Secondary 1 student did not know how to swim. His former primary schoolmates said this was despite compulsory swimming lessons in Primary 3.[/quote]

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mum_sugoku:

Note that in that accident, the 4 who were found struggling in water, including the 1 who drowned, couldn't swim. The other 3 who could swim, managed to swim to safety.
Do you mean that they were not swimmers, or that they were not able to swim to shore that day?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773846https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773846Tue, 16 May 2017 00:22:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Tue, 16 May 2017 00:20:53 GMT]]>

Imp75:
maybe this is the kind of holistic education that Asians or Singaporeans are so lacking.....

The only selfless person I had met in my whole life is my ex colleague/peer who single-handedly (after a drinking session late at night) saw a drunkard or berserk man with a knife in his hand trying to attack the girlfriend. Without a second thought, my ex colleague went up to stop the man...
People above Self........
Even volunteerism is so laughable b/c the students just want to get LEAP points.....
You make a very good point. #thumbs up

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773845https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773845Tue, 16 May 2017 00:20:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Thu, 11 May 2017 15:47:37 GMT]]>respect!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773132https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773132Thu, 11 May 2017 15:47:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Thu, 11 May 2017 05:14:49 GMT]]>I’ve never sent my kids to any ballet, piano, enrichment lessons (since they’ve never asked for them). The only lesson I insist they must take up is swimming, and they started learning it when they were just 3. After they master the skill, my DH and I will bring them to public or safra pools to swim to improve their competency.


Note that in that accident, the 4 who were found struggling in water, including the 1 who drowned, couldn’t swim. The other 3 who could swim, managed to swim to safety.

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ammonite:
I think it is more than that -- it also boils down to skills, confidence and knowing one's limits. How many of us have their abilities ? These are not foolhardy individuals. If anything is lacking it is indeed non study skills given how much time is devoted to academic pursuits.

Yes, we should reflect on what makes for a proper holistic and valuable education. :goodpost:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773008https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773008Thu, 11 May 2017 05:05:27 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Thu, 11 May 2017 05:03:07 GMT]]>

janet88:
that brave woman should be commended for saving the lives of 3 boys single handledly...if not for her, there would be 4 deaths. thank you.

Yes, well done that Australian woman.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773007https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1773007Thu, 11 May 2017 05:03:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Thu, 11 May 2017 01:59:13 GMT]]>

ammonite:
I think it is more than that -- it also boils down to skills, confidence and knowing one's limits. How many of us have their abilities ? These are not foolhardy individuals. If anything is lacking it is indeed non study skills given how much time is devoted to academic pursuits.

given that the lady jumped into the open sea, she must be confident and also doing so wholeheartedly to save the boys. she was at the place at the right time or there would be 4 deaths.

this episode should teach youngsters not to jump into the sea for fun. you are clearly playing with fire.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772967https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772967Thu, 11 May 2017 01:59:13 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Thu, 11 May 2017 01:38:46 GMT]]>I think it is more than that – it also boils down to skills, confidence and knowing one’s limits. How many of us have their abilities ? These are not foolhardy individuals. If anything is lacking it is indeed non study skills given how much time is devoted to academic pursuits.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772964https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772964Thu, 11 May 2017 01:38:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Thu, 11 May 2017 01:34:03 GMT]]>maybe this is the kind of holistic education that Asians or Singaporeans are so lacking…

The only selfless person I had met in my whole life is my ex colleague/peer who single-handedly (after a drinking session late at night) saw a drunkard or berserk man with a knife in his hand trying to attack the girlfriend. Without a second thought, my ex colleague went up to stop the man…
People above Self…
Even volunteerism is so laughable b/c the students just want to get LEAP points…

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starlight1968sg:
ammonite:


Just to add, I really applaud the lady for her courage. It was really a very brave thing to jump in three times with a child waiting on the shore.

Agreed

her own child was on the shore and it was a very risky thing...and this lady went in alone to save the 3 boys. that's truly very courageous. this is the sea and not a swimming pool.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772959https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772959Thu, 11 May 2017 01:11:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Thu, 11 May 2017 00:16:50 GMT]]>

ammonite:

Just to add, I really applaud the lady for her courage. It was really a very brave thing to jump in three times with a child waiting on the shore.
Agreed

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772953https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772953Thu, 11 May 2017 00:16:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Wed, 10 May 2017 23:53:52 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:


I note he said \"open-water skills\"...Some swimming ability can breed over-confidence and carelessness, especially in children.
Yes, exactly your point. We already have an ongoing programme across schools to give all kids a chance to pick up swimming, which I think is great. However I think it will be terrible to have a 3 session programme to introduce open water skills to this age group. It is a difficult undertaking (just imagine the number of safety boats required), and how many children can/will realistically keep up with the required stamina/strength over the years? The result may just be that too - over confidence.

Just to add, I really applaud the lady for her courage. It was really a very brave thing to jump in three times with a child waiting on the shore.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772950https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772950Wed, 10 May 2017 23:53:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Wed, 10 May 2017 23:45:40 GMT]]>

ammonite:
http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/equip-children-open-water-swimming-skills-dpm-tharman


SINGAPORE — Following the death of a 12-year-old boy who drowned in the waters near East Coast Park, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that there is a need to do more to equip children with open-water swimming skills. He was at the boy’s wake on Tuesday (May 9).

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I respectfully disagree. While more knowledge and skills are always better, the most important is to learn never to underestimate Nature. No matter how good one is at swimming in the swimming pool, it is NOTHING compared to the sea. And swimming is something that one needs to keep up - it is not like cycling where you can just pick it up again anytime. If you have not been swimming for a while, the required stamina and body strength is simply not there. Also take note of the tide - is it coming in or is it going out? If the tide is going out, it may look shallow but it will pull you out and you may realise that you are literally out of your depth sooner than you expect to be.
I note he said \"open-water skills\", but I'm sure most people will just interpret that as \"swimming\". I agree with ammonite that just being able to swim is not good enough when it comes to open water. I have been a competent swimmer since my Pr school days, but have always found swimming in the sea quite scary. Some swimming ability can breed over-confidence and carelessness, especially in children.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772948https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772948Wed, 10 May 2017 23:45:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Wed, 10 May 2017 13:43:37 GMT]]>

starlight1968sg:
Even pools can drown pple, needless to talk about the sea

in a swimming pool, one can get cramps.
out in the open sea, there are tidal waves which could pull the person out.
no matter how good swimming skills one has, he/she can never fight against those strong undercurrents.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772904https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772904Wed, 10 May 2017 13:43:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Wed, 10 May 2017 08:17:51 GMT]]>Even pools can drown pple, needless to talk about the sea

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772855https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772855Wed, 10 May 2017 08:17:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Wed, 10 May 2017 07:43:07 GMT]]>http://www.todayonline.com/singapore/equip-children-open-water-swimming-skills-dpm-tharman


SINGAPORE — Following the death of a 12-year-old boy who drowned in the waters near East Coast Park, Deputy Prime Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that there is a need to do more to equip children with open-water swimming skills. He was at the boy’s wake on Tuesday (May 9).

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I respectfully disagree. While more knowledge and skills are always better, the most important is to learn never to underestimate Nature. No matter how good one is at swimming in the swimming pool, it is NOTHING compared to the sea. And swimming is something that one needs to keep up - it is not like cycling where you can just pick it up again anytime. If you have not been swimming for a while, the required stamina and body strength is simply not there. Also take note of the tide - is it coming in or is it going out? If the tide is going out, it may look shallow but it will pull you out and you may realise that you are literally out of your depth sooner than you expect to be.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772853https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1772853Wed, 10 May 2017 07:43:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Housewife saves 3 boys from drowning on Wed, 10 May 2017 05:45:48 GMT]]>that brave woman should be commended for saving the lives of 3 boys single handledly…if not for her, there would be 4 deaths. thank you.

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