In every little child I live
a natural habitat made for me
where I am fed with wonderful things
that are good for my soul and being.
Sight, Sound, Smell and Touch
are some of my favourite food
WHATs, WHYs, WHENs and HOWs
will make very special treats.
I love fun play
as they are staple for my growth
Lavish and fanciful are not the keys
Sadly these are what some believe.
Just like any other living things
I get sick when fed the wrong things
Worksheets, tests and exams
are stresses that kills my passion for things.
Some people believe
I am the creator of Natural Science and Mathematics
for I fuel the passionate desire to understand
to seek the truth in all things.
Every once in a few centuries
a miracle bestowed
often a genius who possesses me
the force behind thirst for knowledge and quest for truth.
Unfortunately, my life in modern education is short lived
for my growth is inadvertently stifled
my sacred existence is undermined
and I may only be heard, when the subconscious of a child speaks.
Note : ‘There is such a thing as a passionate desire to understand, just as there is a passionate love for music. This passion is common with children, but is usually vanishes as they grow up. Without it, there would be no natural science and mathematics’ ~ Albert Einstein
Cool. I enjoyed reading that. Good writing!
Well written. This is so true… Sadly, our education system sometimes kills that curiosity in children. That’s why parents play a vital role in keeping it alive in their kids.
If I didn’t remember wrongly, you did a post that is similar to this style, short sentences, deep meanings…
I love it completely.
wow. I can never write that good.
thanks for visiting my blog and remember to visit again! yeah bookmark it! hehe.
wow. I can never write that good.
thanks for visiting my blog and remember to visit again! yeah bookmark it! hehe.
hey valtay,
thanks for dropping by and I feel flattered coming from you. To tell u the truth, my GP was horrendous!
hi ing,
Have been thinking abit about education and thus this post. I hope this will serve as a reminder for myself not to be pressurized by society norms, which can be tough sometimes. I think u r doing great with your 2 boys.
hi angeline,
thank you again. U r always very kind with your comments. I discovered this new way of expressing my thoughts recently. Thanks for bearing with me
hey ling that’s me,
thanks for dropping by! Another mummy’s blog for me to read
Hi 4malmal, A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bank balance smaller, home happier, clothes dirty, the past forgotten and the future worth living for.
And, having a baby changes the way you view your in-laws or out-laws….You love it when they come to visit.
They hold the baby, and you go Disco, ha ha.
Have a great week, Lee.
Thanks for dropping by my blog, and I love your post. You do travel a lot huh? I’m still reading your older posts about the places you visited.
hi ULee,
disco sounds like good if I can get someone to help me babysit. u have a great week too 
thanks for dropping by and your blabbering
hi shoppingmum,
we do get to travel quite a bit these few years. I will love to do more shopping like u though
thanks for visiting my blog, u have a nice blog and handsome son
Thoughtful.
THanks for putting up the Einstein quote. I have known its truth for years but never knew it was already well worded by a genius of our time.
Hi Rachel
Thanks for stopping by my blog…
This post is very nicely written.
The education system has to go in for a complete change. Here in India,its more about theoretical knowledge which is a pity.
hi Hazel,
thanks for dropping by and your kind words
Hi Ann,
sometimes it is amazing how our thoughts were already thought through and questions already answered by people who lived long before us. I am glad u enjoyed the quote.
hi jaanvi,
thank you. I was actually wishfully thinking of an ‘ideal’ education system, but I think it is beyond my meagre knowledge and ability. But one thing for sure, I am able to influence the education of my child, which is sometime both scary and exciting.
R u referring to theoretical knowledge at tertiary education?
This is beautiful and so well written. Thank you.
I tried to remind myself that constantly but sadly I am always weigh down by the reality of life and the education system!
thanks for giving me another reality check
Hi kole,
Thank u and u r most welcome. I understand what you mean. I need to constantly remind myself too and I think you are doing great with your little princess.
hey Haifang, thanks for sharing. Precious thoughts indeed! was beginning to feel alone not doing the “Singaporean” thing. You’re writing real well! Keep it up! *hugs*
hey jess! totally understand. I think sometime it is more difficult taking the unbeaten path. I believe all parents want the best for their kids, but best is subjective and there r more than 1 way to achieve it.
Maybe more faith in ourselves might help…I m also trying.
beautiful! hope we dun assist in the stifling too! patience helps.. )
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