Exams Exams Exams

Life is full of exams - in different forms.

PSLE is one of the earlier academic exams that many are afraid of.
Good grades equate a good future whereas poor grades results in demoralised children who may give up on their studies totally.

One way parents can help their children to face PSLE: Help them realise that it's not 'THE END'.
If one gets good grades, it's the start of a challenging academic career. Filled with competition with others of the same calibre. Striving to stay on top.
If one does not get good grades, it's the start of a challenging climb. The climb to beat those who have succeeded earlier. The climb to the top.

By 'top', I do not mean getting first in class or getting some award. It simply means to do the best one can achieve.

We need to learn to accept our children for who they are. They may not score As, but they may be great comedians. Learning to love themselves and work hard for themselves, for their own families, for their own future is something that parents need to instill in them from young.

Sadly, I see many students who lack focus. Parents are too busy to understand their kids. Parents are too busy being 'perfect parents' to step back and see what might be a better option for their children.

I'm still learning as my boy grows. Hopefully, I will be that parent that is proud of every achievement my son has - even if it may mean nothing to others.