Archive for the 'General - My Views' Category

Missing Fundamental Learning In Primary Schools

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009

When I was a 7 year old grade school kid, I can still remember that the first few years of school are what we called, Fundamentals Of Learning. Everything was nicely paced and there was little to no stress.
However, it could also be because at that point in time, we are mostly raised in families [...]

My Kumon Experience

Wednesday, April 8th, 2009

Have you ever heard of Kumon and its teachings?
If you have not, and are pretty concerned about teaching your kid(s) yourself, then you may want to know more about it.
Personally I do like the concept. And I actually went to a Kumon Centre nearby my house, wanting to register my kids in it, when Miloboy [...]

When a “C” is Not Good Enough

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

It has been a while since I post something. Well, before I go on, I think I have not updated that I sent my boy for a ADHD Test last month. And he is diagnosed to have it. 61% positive, as the paper says.
Right now, the doctor that is handling Miloboy’s case need to get feedback from the [...]

Checklist For Preparation Of Primary One

Monday, February 9th, 2009

Now that I have gone through the Agony (maybe its kinda overrated, but still…) of the process of registering for Primary One, the books & school uniforms buying craze, the schoolbag dilemma, and worries about my boy, as he belongs to the category of people who simply don’t bother…..
Checklist (Note: I will not talk about academic stuff)
1. [...]

Converting Health For Money. Is It Worth It?

Saturday, January 17th, 2009

Someone in the family inspired me to write this post.
Not that that someone asked me to write, but what had happened to the family member caused me thinking.
She has been working for approximately 17 hours a day…. for about 2 weeks continuously.
She is so tired that she met 2 cab drivers that tried to do something [...]