Webthreads
A weekly roundup of the most interesting Web discussions by
Singaporeans
Thinking schools
MORE schools in Singapore have been encouraged to offer philosophy
as a subject to promote critical thinking in students.
radish does not think it is a good idea. A more effective way is to
ease up on the curriculum to 'encourage and allow room for
reflexivity'.
punchbag, however, disagrees. 'I think it could be just the right
key to unlock some students' potential in critical thinking, but
more importantly, awareness of others.'
forums.hardwarezone.com
Expats missing out?
ARE children of expatriates here getting a raw deal in life?
kiddingourselves has been wrestling with this question.
'Are our children going to resent us when they are older for not
having the chance to make friends for life who live around the
corner (or at least in the same country), riding their bikes, going
to the beach, getting rugged up to go to a football game, and
missing out on cousins'/family birthdays/weddings et cetera?'
teacher thinks she should not get too worked up: 'A great advantage
of expat life for children is that they will make friends all over
the world - and will probably keep them.'
Piper, meanwhile, has this to say: 'There are just so many things
to experience in Asia that most Western children will never know.
That is a wonderful oppor- tunity for your family!'
www.expatsingapore.com
