See if you agree with this.
Schools in Indonesia (in the East), in general (ie. NOT ALL, of course):
Students are expected to listen, not speak much, submit under the teachers’ authority.
If they do express …
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Gaining the Best of Both Approach to Education in the East and the West
The Spirit of Volunteerism
This is something that we hope our children learn through their involvement at the recent international tennis event’s Tennis Kids Festival (part of Pertamina 25K ITF Women’s Circuits)
Learn to put the needs of others before …
Ever Felt Mommy Doesn’t Love You?
‘Have you ever felt that Mommy doesn’t love you?’
All 3 kids paused to think for a while.
And their answers were all very much the same:
‘I am angry when you scold me. But I know that …
What We Teach and NOT teach, Matter to Our Children’s Future
Why do I let my kids in the kitchen and cook simple meals for themselves and for the family? Am I not afraid they’ll get splattered by hot oil or touch the sides of the …
Win and Lose Gracefully
‘I must win and if I don’t win, I will not accept it and I will make a big fuss about it!!’
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One of the things that we emphasise to our kids is:
When you play or …
Building Healthy Relationships Takes Efforts
Driving past homes, we naturally love seeing beautifully maintained lush gardens with well-trimmed flowers and trees.
Such gardens don’t happen over night though.
Countless hours of consistent care and maintenance must have been given to produce such …
About Kids and House Chores
Our 12.5yo Levi asked me recently, ‘Why do we iron our own school uniforms?’
One, because our helper is away for 2.5 weeks, and mommy cannot survive handling everything by herself.
Two, because you need to know …
Are We The Reason Why Our Children Stop Sharing With Us?
A boy, perhaps 11-12yo, walked next to his mom in public. He seemed quite excited to share something that happened at school.
Some 15 seconds into his sharing, his mom frowned, looked at him and said, …
