Category Archives: Parenting

A Spoiled Rotten Child

Posted on May 5, 2022 by Katherine

It is overwhelming to see my son John turn over a new leaf. When he left home a month ago, he was a spoiled brat. Today, a docile boy is standing before me – gone was the little terror. I … Continue reading →

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Children should not begin school until they are six. Do you agree? Why?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Katherine

By Brenda H. (14 years old)   Many folks think that children should not begin school until they are six years old.  Instead, they think young children should enjoy their time playing and be the little tots they are supposed … Continue reading →

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Children should not begin school until they are six years old. Do you agree? Why?

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Katherine

By Tze Chee (11 years old) I totally agree that children should not begin school until they are six years old because  too much pressure is placed on them when they begin school at that young age. Why jam so … Continue reading →

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Tuition

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Katherine

By Samantha W.  (11 years old)   As a result of flunking my English and Malay papers, I have to attend private tuition for the two subjects.  I know going for tuition is for my own good but that does … Continue reading →

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No, I Don’t Lie. Only to My Grandma.

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Katherine

  Miss 8:   Teacher, what’s the meaning of “bad value”? Teacher:  It’s bad behaviour or something that we shan’t be doing.  For example, lying.  We mustn’t tell lies.  Do you lie? Miss 8:  No, I don’t.  Only to my grandma. … Continue reading →

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Chloe’s Bruises

Posted on November 3, 2013 by Katherine

Children learn spelling faster when they can relate a word to themselves.  I try to use every occasion as a teaching opportunity.  6-year-old Chloe came with bruises this morning, so I seized the moment to introduce the word “bruise” to … Continue reading →

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No Good, Yes Good

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Katherine

Teacher:  That letter is no good.  Rub it off and write again. Mr 3:  Okay. Moments later, after having written a decent letter … Mr 3:  This is yes good!

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How old are you?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Katherine

  Teacher:  How old are you? Mr A:  I am seven. Miss B:  I am six. Miss C:  I am also six. Miss D:  Five! Miss C:  Teacher, how old are you? Teacher:  How old do you think I am? … Continue reading →

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What do you think of teen dating?

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Katherine

By S.S. (14 years old)   I strongly disapprove of teen dating because teenagers are too young and immature to date.  There are many reasons why teens especially teenage girls shouldn’t date. When teens fall in love, they might not … Continue reading →

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From the mouths of 6-year-olds

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Katherine

  Teacher:  What do you want to be when you grow up? Miss 6A:  I want to be an animal doctor because I love animals. Miss 6B:  I want to be a teacher like my mother. Teacher:  Is your mother … Continue reading →

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