Marriages don’t seem to last these days. So sad. Just what has changed? The women these days are more educated, more indpendent - yes I know, yes I agree. Men are visual animals and there are always temptation - sure, I agree too but is there really more temptation? Or people are just more liberal these days and relationships are just not built on strong foundation?


What is the bedrock of marriages?

The women these days are having more on their plates. Is that their fault too, when it comes to failed marriages?

Fried chicken:

It is a heavy topic. As a child I loved historical fiction, so really enjoyed those kinds of books. To be honest, my parents never vetted what I read (and I read A LOT!) They just dropped me off at the library and picked me up again, and it was up to me to find my own books. I think it just depends on the child. If you think your child is mature enough to appreciate and understand such books, then let them at it. If not, there's always next year or the year after.

Number the Stars was one of my favourites. I think I was about 10 when I read it, and I've reread it a few more times. I honestly can't remember all the details, just that it had an impact on me and 20-odd years later, the name just springs to mind when I think of holocaust books for children.

Also, another one I just thought of is Maus I and Maus II by Art Spiegelman. These are graphic novels about the Holocaust. Perhaps more suited to 13 years than 10,

Thank you for the recommendation. Keeping a look out for sale on those titles. My kid is a reader too. People glued to phone or tablets during downtime like waiting for food etc, while he glued to books.

I may be overly protective about it but I think since it is a genre/theme/title within the recommended reading list, then those books should have been screened and approved. In fact some titles have been in the list for years. As it is, the school is already doing Japanese Occupation with them (top 10 tortures included!) so I guess I can be at ease.

Yeah, just collect dust at home for the time being if he is not keen. I have books which had been lying around for 2 years before my kid finally picked it up again.

Fried chicken:

The Boy on the Wooden Box by Leon Leyson. I also remember reading When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit as a child and enjoyed it. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, and I haven't read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas (seen the movie) but that could be an option too.

I hv read none of them and am not thrilled by the theme. Quite depressing and disturbing, isnt it? Strangely these are in the required reading list.

Yes number the stars and the boy in the striped pajamas are among the list. Bought them.

Thank you very much.

I wanna know:

Imami:

Can anyone share with me, how many years of actual PSLE past papers did your kid do? Someone gave me the 2012 to 2014 PSLE papers. Should keep or throw?

Hi, for Chinese language, format has been changed since last year, hence 2012-2014 is outdated. For Math, this year is the new syllabus and Science marks allocation has been adjusted too hence I think 2012-2014 one is not really a true reflection of the psle style. For English, I seriously have no idea. My personal opinion is can throw and focus on the 2017 one.

Thank you! Yes, I have given away the chinese ones because my kid is in the new syllabus.

It's quite a lot to keep. I can now imagine why people have one stack as tall as their kid after PSLE.

Can anyone share with me, how many years of actual PSLE past papers did your kid do? Someone gave me the 2012 to 2014 PSLE papers. Should keep or throw?

Anyone has a recommendation for biography and holocaust books, suitable for 10-12 years old?

I am a friend of A and B. We are not very close but we were besties when our kids were in the same school. All the school activities pulled us together. We met up recently for the kids to have fun together. The mothers had not seen each other for close to a year. I noted that B’s eldest was rather withdrawn (from us) and I thought it was because the time apart had made him and tofu boy strangers. Once upon a time, the two boys were brothers in crime.


I was sad. Tofu boy’s departure from the group has its price to pay, faded friendship is one.

The kids eventually warmed up to each other and there didn’t seem any lost love among them. It was later that B shared with me how B’s eldest had a bad incident in school that had made him socially withdrawn. Gone were the days when he could "friend" anyone. Nonetheless, the two boys managed to find the lost momentum and that day’s memories would be treasured.

In bed, tofu boy shared with me that B’s eldest told him about him failing his math and chinese CA2, his bad incident in school and his parents being away more often. I thought these were intimate details to be shared between two boys. On one hand, I was glad that the brotherhood was rekindled. But on the other hand, I was sad about the details. I know B’s attention is more focused now than ever on her kids these days, so I am not going to preach at all. She must have her reason for the absence.

Tried a new eating place (to me) and was pleasantly surprised that their hot drinks are served in these mugs. 复古。



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starlight1968sg:

29 Aug 2018

Kai Kai, my only male white face robo, died of old age.

I am sorry for your loss. :hugs:

How is Jia Jia?

Estéema:

Reminds me of the burning question I hv of our founding father's kids. Why? So, Imami, you've given one perspective & ossiniliry of why things turned out this way. Hope as they age, they'll come to terms & reconcile for future generations. Unfortunately, it can be easier said than done.

On the part in bold - aiyo, 他们还小meh

I think that's an excellent case study. Sidetrack a bit. Recently, I re-watch a Chinese drama I had watched 12 years ago. As I watched the drama, I realised 我长大了 As the plot developed, I was conscious of the emotions felt by the characters and I understood the reason they chose to carry things out in a certain manner. Despite watching a drama made more than 12 years ago, I find the drama \"not out of fashion\" leh. Perhaps it is because it is set in Qing dynasty. 反正就老时代嘛

ok back to track. Why did I mention this drama? In this drama, there is a scene in which I feel that the female lead has said something so right - It is not the fault of the male lead that things become what it is. The lure of power and ascending the throne is just too poisoning.

For the famous local family case, with the subject of contention is not power per se but the perceived influence from the power still plays an important part. I say \"perceived\" because it is still how one interprets it. Perhaps the root cause is the ability (or the lack of it) to decide - to tear down or to keep and to redevelop. As I type this, I thought of it from another aspect - what if none of the siblings has (politika) power.

Will we see 3 little pigs align themselves on the same side to face big bad wolf (the 4th and external party)? Whether eldest pig will join forces with two other pig is not impt, the point is will we see pigs vs wolf or ownself fight ownself.