i think all parents would like their children to go through
similar life experiences. put it in perspective;
if i had a good experiece in Singapore's public schools; i would
probably not put my child in a international private school even if
if i can afford it. i might try to get my
child into good reputation top schools like, Raffles,
SCGS or St. Joseph, Maris Stella etc
if i had a good experience when i did my National Service, i
will definitely "encourage" my son to be prepared before his
enlistment. i would bring him to shops at Changi Village to
purchase some stuffs to prepare him for military life and share my
secrets of "how to survive N.S"
if i have a good relationship with God and believes that He
watches over me every single day; i will "confirm plus guarantee"
bring my child to Church and teach him the essence of the religion.
Because i wish my child to bask in God's love and protection; of
course i will hope that he follows my religion because of my
positive relationship with God and Mother Mary. will i bring
my child to Novena? of course, why not?
we as parents are given the responsibility to "pass down" our
knowledge, our beliefs and our experiences to our next generation.
but if they wish to choose another path later on, it is our duty to
watch over them, not condemn them for they are just like
yourself.
this reminds of my grandfather... before he passed on; "i
see my grandfather inside my father and i see myself in my
father... what my grandfather knew, he taught my father and my
father in turn, taught me whatever he learnt
from my grandfather... thus when i become a father, i will
teach my son whatever i've learnt from both my
grandfather and my father, he will inherit wisdom and experiences
from all of us..."