Baba's thought for today.
"Nothing is to be as itself, for itself."
An exciting day for my two grandsons who will be flying back to Beijing after six weeks here during their summer break.
Ian, six plus and Aidan three plus had an invaluable experience here. In the mornings they attended a Chinese pre school. They had to adapt to the teacher-centered approach of teaching, compared to the Montessori school which they attend in Beijing. But the exposure was good for them. Ian's first complaint on his first day was that there was no play. They had to study all the time. Aidan, on the other hand was the centre of attention. He was offended when he was called 'Ang Moh Kia". But when he knew the meaning , he delighted at being called such.
The cultural experience, the interaction with relatives and friends, and especially the local food will enrich them.
As the saying above goes...these experiences are not just experiences, they will make an imprint in their attitudes, values and interests.
During this period as their temporary guardians, we had a heavy responsibility. It was not easy to handle them..a tricky balance of the western style parenting that they are used compared to and eastern values and norms of parenting that we practise here. But we managed, although it was sometimes stressful. We enjoyed being their grandparents and are proud of these two bright and active kids.
"Nothing is to be as itself, for itself."
An exciting day for my two grandsons who will be flying back to Beijing after six weeks here during their summer break.
Ian, six plus and Aidan three plus had an invaluable experience here. In the mornings they attended a Chinese pre school. They had to adapt to the teacher-centered approach of teaching, compared to the Montessori school which they attend in Beijing. But the exposure was good for them. Ian's first complaint on his first day was that there was no play. They had to study all the time. Aidan, on the other hand was the centre of attention. He was offended when he was called 'Ang Moh Kia". But when he knew the meaning , he delighted at being called such.
The cultural experience, the interaction with relatives and friends, and especially the local food will enrich them.
As the saying above goes...these experiences are not just experiences, they will make an imprint in their attitudes, values and interests.
During this period as their temporary guardians, we had a heavy responsibility. It was not easy to handle them..a tricky balance of the western style parenting that they are used compared to and eastern values and norms of parenting that we practise here. But we managed, although it was sometimes stressful. We enjoyed being their grandparents and are proud of these two bright and active kids.
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