Understandably, it is good to expose students to a reasonable amount of stress to keep them occupied and directed. However, with what is happening with my sons, too many after school activities and extra lessons. And when they get home, they still have lots of homework to do They dont even have enough time to spend some time with their family. I believe in a good mixture of play and work.

To me it seems rather excessive to rigorously drill at such a young age with tuition even though it is generally better to get your child a good start. What you can try out is to encourage your child to mix and mingle with classmates who are more well versed in Chinese. In that manner, your child will slowly pick up the language whilst their new friends could potentially pick up some english. Win-win situation.

Hi Nahiz, when my second son was in p4, he was particularly weak in science. I found two books by EPH at popular called “Science 3-in-1” and “ Science topical test papers” which I found to be very useful in helping him grasp the concepts taught in class. 1st one is more intensive while the second one helps to recap on was taught in the class.

My 2 sons play this game called league of legends. I allow them to play at max 1.5 hours a day. I always try to encourage them to do something else like cycling or playing basketball/badminton instead of playing games.

My son was there recently for his regular checkup. Luckily he did not choose to go on that day.

Went there last year in November. Was in challenger with my sons buying a new computer. Suddenly, the ceiling came crashing down with water on a young couple and an old man. A rather funny experience however, I do sympathise with those who were affected.


Just sharing my 2 cents. XD

I would suggest the 1st course of action is to firmly tell him/her you do not appreciate the way he/she is talking back to you and put him/her in time out.


After he’s calmed down, sit down and have a serious talk to him about respect and explain why it is important to him.

Next, try to resolve the matter diplomatically and try to understand it from his own perspective to show that you care about his opinion.

Finally, let him know that he is being punished for his own good because you love him. Hope this helps.

The one characteristic lacking in most children these days is responsibility. Many parents that I have come across, treat their children, like a piece of expensive jewelry, thus pampering it to the max. Parents seem to like to do everything for them and over protect them.


As a parent myself, I understand that it is your job to ensure that your child is safe and happy. However, it is also very important to correct their mistakes from the start rather than protecting them from it. I always enforce this rule with my husband: spare the rod, spoil the child. When we found out that our second son lied to us about his exam grades(he failed Chinese), we swiftly dispensed a punishment so that he will never forget to tell the truth always. Personally, I felt terrible for punishing him so harshly, but I also knew it was necessary.

My advice: reward and punish accordingly.

I’d say, give your child exposure to all sorts of activities such as basketball or painting. Don’t try to enforce a hobby on them just because some other “gifted” children that you may have read or come across has adopted it, such as chess or piano as your child may not enjoy it themselves and finds it s chore to do.


Instead, et them try all out and let them decide on which one they enjoy the most.

I would suggest looking at what your child’s preference is and assess by which one she is better at, although , maybe the teacher is trying to broaden her perspective on art.


My suggestion is to let your child try out both.

Good luck!