I am truly thankful that in past three months God has been leading the way in my daughter's DSA journey. It was another wonderful testimony of God's goodness.
We applied three schools for DSA. My daughter is offered with CO by the school she dreams. Without single doubt, it was really of God's goodness and mercy to answer our pray.
Finally, DSA has come to the end. As we close this chapter of education journey, once more we are reminded to trust in GOD. May God keep us and watch over us.
Friday, August 31, 2012
Friday, May 18, 2012
To be happy to be average
This week, one by one, children have been bringing back their SA1 papers for signing. As usual, some are happy; some are sad. My daughter did very badly for her science paper, while my second son did not so well for his Chinese Paper. But I must say they are overall above average!
What we parents want our children to be, always, not average, but "EXCEL"!. 望子成龙 is every parent's wish. The reality of life however is that not ALL the children will be "Dragons", most of them will be just average. We should be happy if they are above average.
Life is full of twists and turns of dreams and realities. While we encourage our children to do their best in every thing they do, we have to be constantly mindful not let our "own" expectation becomes a stumbling block to our children. We have to recognize that each child has his/her own unique quality, some are given ten talents, some five and some only one. But to God, they can all become the "Good and Faithful" servants.
An easy task for Child A might be a great achievement for Child B. A late-bloomer may not seems to be as bright as the head-starters. But in the end of days, it is more about characters, personalities, habits, and conviction that make a whole human beings.
What we parents want our children to be, always, not average, but "EXCEL"!. 望子成龙 is every parent's wish. The reality of life however is that not ALL the children will be "Dragons", most of them will be just average. We should be happy if they are above average.
Life is full of twists and turns of dreams and realities. While we encourage our children to do their best in every thing they do, we have to be constantly mindful not let our "own" expectation becomes a stumbling block to our children. We have to recognize that each child has his/her own unique quality, some are given ten talents, some five and some only one. But to God, they can all become the "Good and Faithful" servants.
An easy task for Child A might be a great achievement for Child B. A late-bloomer may not seems to be as bright as the head-starters. But in the end of days, it is more about characters, personalities, habits, and conviction that make a whole human beings.
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
A brief break
Now exams are over, both children and I can relax a bit. We went for a movie another day, and played table tennis till 10 pm. All though there is still school, children feel much relaxed now.
But there will be a very brief break. For my P6 DD, the battle has just began. She will have to work very hard during the June holiday; for my other kids, June holiday usually means to catch up holes in learning. With Nationals is right at corner, they have to train very hard during the holiday.
So indeed, from now to the end of May, that is real break for all of us!
Thursday, May 10, 2012
SA1 exam panic
My daughter will be taking PSLE this year. Uniquely for Singapore parents, PSLE does spell a sound of tense for us. Thankfully, DD is more self-driven student than her brother was. Yet, I cannot help but feeling stressed.
Just another day, she had SA1 maths paper. When she came home, she was in tears. Usually, maths is her strong subject. She has been getting A* since P4 days. She told me the SA1 paper was hard, she had no time to finish all the questions, and worse still, she had no time to shade the OAC answer sheet for Paper 1. My initial reaction was heart sunk. I could literately felt that my heart went down, and my blood rushed to my head.....but I reminded myself to stay calm, she was already so devastating, certainly did not need me to add more "emotions". Later that day, I wrote to her Maths teacher to explain the whole situation. If it were another SA1 paper, I would not have written to her, but P6 SA1 results can affect DSA application. I therefore had to ask teacher's "overlook" this grievous mistake.
The maths teacher is a very kind, caring lady. She was also my son's maths teacher. She assured my daughter that she would help her in whatever way she could.. Exam panic can happen to anyone. I just hope that my daughter will learn from this experience. I am also thankful that this incident happened on SA1 not actual PSLE.
Well, the journey of PLSE has began!.
Just another day, she had SA1 maths paper. When she came home, she was in tears. Usually, maths is her strong subject. She has been getting A* since P4 days. She told me the SA1 paper was hard, she had no time to finish all the questions, and worse still, she had no time to shade the OAC answer sheet for Paper 1. My initial reaction was heart sunk. I could literately felt that my heart went down, and my blood rushed to my head.....but I reminded myself to stay calm, she was already so devastating, certainly did not need me to add more "emotions". Later that day, I wrote to her Maths teacher to explain the whole situation. If it were another SA1 paper, I would not have written to her, but P6 SA1 results can affect DSA application. I therefore had to ask teacher's "overlook" this grievous mistake.
The maths teacher is a very kind, caring lady. She was also my son's maths teacher. She assured my daughter that she would help her in whatever way she could.. Exam panic can happen to anyone. I just hope that my daughter will learn from this experience. I am also thankful that this incident happened on SA1 not actual PSLE.
Well, the journey of PLSE has began!.
Monday, April 30, 2012
Mother and daughter
I always envy those mothers and daughters who have a good relationship with each other. For me, it seems a generation debt passing down. I had a rocking relationship with my own mother, now I am having a difficult time with my daughter.
Yesterday, I just had a fight with my daughter. I noticed that she felt asleep after swimming training without even showing. I wanted to wake her up but decided to let her sleep. In the morning, I asked her why didn't she take a shower before sleep. She told me "I did", obviously lied. Then I asked her if she did shower, why she didn't changer her clothes, she replied, "I choose not to." That sent me in rage. I knew she lied and I hated her to be willfully stubborn and defying. In the end, I confronted her and gave her a good caning.
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