"Education would be much more effective if its purpose was to ensure that by the time they leave school every boy and girl should know how much they do not know, and be imbued with a lifelong desire to know it" -Sir William Haley
What is considered an education for my childall
Education, I believe, is the whole learning process of not only acquiring knowledge but, to a deeper level, for a person to discover more about himself as well as the world which he is living in. Thus, it is not so much about learning specific subject content such as Mathematics, Science, English or Moral Education per se but how we can apply this knowledge wisely in our daily lives. More importantly, good education also probes and analyses the process of learning that is unique in every one of us.
Ponder over this quote:
"The world does not pay for what a person knows. But it pays for what a person does with what he knows" -Laurence Lee
Being a father, the question beckons-what kind of education do I want for my child?
In all honesty, I want an education which allows my daughter the freedom to discover, explore and experience this world in her own eyes and to form her own view of it. It has to be an enriching and challenging learning adventure. I also hope that she learns the importance of discipline and enjoys the wonders of Nature in her learning process. Most importantly, it must be able to nurture the positive attitudes in her to be strong, resilient, determined, willing to take on challenges but yet be peace-loving and graceful in the way she treats everyone.
However, I felt that most education systems today fail in the task that they are designed to do-to nurture a Balanced Child. There is really nothing wrong with having workbooks, assessment papers, enrichment classes and etc. But are we doing too much of a good thing and destroying our child's present and future in the process? That's the crux of the predicament that most children in Singapore, Hong Kong (and Asia in general) are facing. We, as parents, have robbed them of their childhood!
Whatever happened to good ol' common sense? Where is the BALANCE in the whole scheme of things? I am not against the idea of sending my daughter for enrichment classes when she gets older, but I will definitely ensure that she enjoys the whole learning process. Needless to say, I want my child to have ample time for fun, play and most of all, family!
Reflect upon this:
"Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush; anxious for greater developments and greater wishes and so on; so that children have very little time for their parents; Parents have very little time for each other; and the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." -Mother Teresa
Parents, let's not be extremists in the things we do for our children. I understand your worries and concerns but we need to seek BALANCE in all things we do. Think about the criminal trials of Michael Jackson and his lamentations of having his childhood robbed. The last thing I want to hear from my daughter when she grows up is that I have robbed her Childhood unknowingly. And unfortunately, I cannot give her Childhood back to her.
Reflect upon this.
So, dear Parents, don't be too hard on yourself. Let's take stock of what we are doing for our Child and smooth out the rough edges. At the end of the day, the best education for your Child starts with having Great parents like YOU around them.
"If you plan for one year, plant rice. If you plan for 10 years, plant a tree. If you plan for 100 years, educate a child." -Chinese proverb Education - The Ultimate Self Improvement Strategy
Education is the Key
Education:
the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.
A prerequisite to self improvement is making a commitment to life long learning, you must be a student of life. Education is the key that unlocks the doors of endless opportunities. When we think of education we often think of schools or college. A formal or conventional education is one way of acquiring knowledge... but learning should not simply begin or end there.
There are thousands of people walking around with degrees, certificates, and diplomas that are clueless. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with a formal education, the point is true education is obtained by those with a passion for learning and growing.
Every day represents a new lesson. To experience life abundantly we must strive to learn something new every day.
How do we learn something new every dayall
Look at your life and your daily experiences...the good, the bad, and the ugly. There is a learning opportunity in every situation and/or event that occurs in our lives. Living life abundantly means being proactive in improving your life... this means being self motivated, self determined, self disciplined, and oftentimes self taught.
"None of the world's problems will have a solution until the world's individuals become thoroughly self-educated." - Richard Buckminster
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." -Alvin Toffler
"Only the educated are free." - Epictetus
"The person with the widest variety of knowledge and skill in any area will have the most luck in that area. Expanded knowledge and skill intensify awareness and expand opportunity." -Brian Tracy
What is considered an education for my childall
Education, I believe, is the whole learning process of not only acquiring knowledge but, to a deeper level, for a person to discover more about himself as well as the world which he is living in. Thus, it is not so much about learning specific subject content such as Mathematics, Science, English or Moral Education per se but how we can apply this knowledge wisely in our daily lives. More importantly, good education also probes and analyses the process of learning that is unique in every one of us.
Ponder over this quote:
"The world does not pay for what a person knows. But it pays for what a person does with what he knows" -Laurence Lee
Being a father, the question beckons-what kind of education do I want for my child?
In all honesty, I want an education which allows my daughter the freedom to discover, explore and experience this world in her own eyes and to form her own view of it. It has to be an enriching and challenging learning adventure. I also hope that she learns the importance of discipline and enjoys the wonders of Nature in her learning process. Most importantly, it must be able to nurture the positive attitudes in her to be strong, resilient, determined, willing to take on challenges but yet be peace-loving and graceful in the way she treats everyone.
However, I felt that most education systems today fail in the task that they are designed to do-to nurture a Balanced Child. There is really nothing wrong with having workbooks, assessment papers, enrichment classes and etc. But are we doing too much of a good thing and destroying our child's present and future in the process? That's the crux of the predicament that most children in Singapore, Hong Kong (and Asia in general) are facing. We, as parents, have robbed them of their childhood!
Whatever happened to good ol' common sense? Where is the BALANCE in the whole scheme of things? I am not against the idea of sending my daughter for enrichment classes when she gets older, but I will definitely ensure that she enjoys the whole learning process. Needless to say, I want my child to have ample time for fun, play and most of all, family!
Reflect upon this:
"Everybody today seems to be in such a terrible rush; anxious for greater developments and greater wishes and so on; so that children have very little time for their parents; Parents have very little time for each other; and the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world." -Mother Teresa
Parents, let's not be extremists in the things we do for our children. I understand your worries and concerns but we need to seek BALANCE in all things we do. Think about the criminal trials of Michael Jackson and his lamentations of having his childhood robbed. The last thing I want to hear from my daughter when she grows up is that I have robbed her Childhood unknowingly. And unfortunately, I cannot give her Childhood back to her.
Reflect upon this.
So, dear Parents, don't be too hard on yourself. Let's take stock of what we are doing for our Child and smooth out the rough edges. At the end of the day, the best education for your Child starts with having Great parents like YOU around them.
"If you plan for one year, plant rice. If you plan for 10 years, plant a tree. If you plan for 100 years, educate a child." -Chinese proverb Education - The Ultimate Self Improvement Strategy
Education is the Key
Education:
the act or process of imparting or acquiring general knowledge, developing the powers of reasoning and judgment, and generally of preparing oneself or others intellectually for mature life.
A prerequisite to self improvement is making a commitment to life long learning, you must be a student of life. Education is the key that unlocks the doors of endless opportunities. When we think of education we often think of schools or college. A formal or conventional education is one way of acquiring knowledge... but learning should not simply begin or end there.
There are thousands of people walking around with degrees, certificates, and diplomas that are clueless. This is not to say that there is anything wrong with a formal education, the point is true education is obtained by those with a passion for learning and growing.
Every day represents a new lesson. To experience life abundantly we must strive to learn something new every day.
How do we learn something new every dayall
Look at your life and your daily experiences...the good, the bad, and the ugly. There is a learning opportunity in every situation and/or event that occurs in our lives. Living life abundantly means being proactive in improving your life... this means being self motivated, self determined, self disciplined, and oftentimes self taught.
"None of the world's problems will have a solution until the world's individuals become thoroughly self-educated." - Richard Buckminster
"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." -Alvin Toffler
"Only the educated are free." - Epictetus
"The person with the widest variety of knowledge and skill in any area will have the most luck in that area. Expanded knowledge and skill intensify awareness and expand opportunity." -Brian Tracy
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