About Me
Imperfect Singaporean
Unpredictable Aries
Non-Smoker
Social Drinker
Adores the Family
Cherishes Friendship
Enjoys Dancing
Pigs out on Yummy Food
Loves Pretty Necklaces
Fetish for Dresses
Indulges in Ice-Cream
Crazy over Dark Chocolates
Interests
Broadway Musicals
Movies
Fashion
Beauty & Health
Latin Dance
Ballroom Dance
Chilling Out
Swimming
Shopping
Travelling
Wish List
Continue with Yoga
Pretty Nails
Daily Skincare Regime Korea in Apr '08 Cambodia in Jul '08 Bangkok in Dec '08 Hanoi in Apr/May '09 Perth in Sep '09 Bangkok in Dec '09 Europe in May '10
Taipei-Bangkok in Sep '10
I'm no Chinese movie fan but got a pleasant surprise when I accompanied Mummy to watch Jack Neo's latest flick I Not Stupid Too. The story line really echoes how Singaporen parents treat their kids. A true reflection on how many parents never really understand their kids.
When we were young...
Mummy and Daddy praised us when we took our first step. "Oh, baby can walk now. So smart!" were the words ringing in our ears.
Mummy and Daddy taught us to persevere on and continued walking when we fell after attempting to walk our first few steps. We cried, screamed and kicked but were only faced with further encouragement.
Mummy and Daddy showed us how to write our ABCs and when our spelling tests got full marks, an ice cream treat would be awaiting. We were rewarded even for the smallest achievement. Ice cream never tasted so sweet. Really.
However, as we grow older, journeying from primary school to secondary school and then obtaining a tertiary education, Mummy and Daddy forgot. Forgot to encourage us, to praise us or to even reward us.
When we tried, be it bothering to tidy our beds when we woke up or to do your homework daily or to buy little gifts for them on special occasions, Mummy and Daddy praised us no more.
When we excelled in a sports, Mummy and Daddy would express that academic was more important as paper qualifications mattered. We lost the perseverence to walk our interests no more.
When we got 90 marks for our exams, we were not good enough cos we could have gotten 100 marks. Mummy and Daddy would now constantly remind us of how well other kids were doing. The only reward now was more assessment books and tuition sessions.
All parents love their kids and like I said, they probably forgot how to praise, teach and reward appropriately as their beloved children grow older. And now, perhaps kids all just wanna be babies. Yes, we know you meant well but Mummy and Daddy, it will feel so wonderful if you can tell me that I am a good girl/boy today. As with any other day. And with your soothing words, I am sure I will keep trying hard and to strive further.
My Wedding
by Glittering Angel @ 12:43 am ||