tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021135487628671682.post5362702652972632135..comments2024-03-25T15:21:24.031+08:00Comments on Beanie N Us!: Kiasu-ism, Uniquely Singaporebeanienushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01134360845059912145noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021135487628671682.post-11309108718678502762012-11-13T20:55:05.181+08:002012-11-13T20:55:05.181+08:00Hi coyz
Thanks for dropping by and leaving a com...Hi coyz <br /><br />Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment! Yes, kiasu-ism seems to be around in various forms and various degrees! I too thought that maybe those friends were not too descriptive until I realized and found out that it's selective sharing with other mums too. Lol. Ah well, it takes all kinds to make the world. :)beanienushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134360845059912145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021135487628671682.post-31884995074808770192012-11-13T20:52:20.918+08:002012-11-13T20:52:20.918+08:00I am still thinking about HS in Primary school too...I am still thinking about HS in Primary school too. Hmmm. I prefer my child to have a more holistic exposure - life is beyond the academics and where she can learn more about sports and / or Arts. beanienushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134360845059912145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021135487628671682.post-12204700688779799522012-11-13T06:53:38.622+08:002012-11-13T06:53:38.622+08:00I learn something new here. I have always thought ...I learn something new here. I have always thought ks means simply wanting to copy others due to ignorance and the greedy want of everything. <br /><br />The first 2 tell take signs you listed are type of people I do not like. Type 3 is hard to tell. Some people are just not friendly, informative, or perhaps just having a bad day and don't wish to talk too much? But it is indeed annoying if a friend does that.coyzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11598671586201501733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021135487628671682.post-75885201526290690302012-11-12T15:36:05.439+08:002012-11-12T15:36:05.439+08:00I find that a fine balance, between helping the ki...I find that a fine balance, between helping the kid to adjust to the ks-ness & competitiveness of our society, and still giving him room to breathe & have fun. Which is why we are thinking of homeschoolIng! Totally understand where you're coming from, growing up I had friends who always moaned they will fail their tests & they always passed with flying colours! ;)Mum in the Makinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978846571220740500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021135487628671682.post-36547528623896574402012-11-12T13:13:54.551+08:002012-11-12T13:13:54.551+08:00Frankly, it is a fine balance based on the local s...Frankly, it is a fine balance based on the local society and culture. It is amazing how much "half bucketful" information I have been receiving / the silent but deadly comparisons the kids are subjected to these days. Somehow, I personally feel that the camaraderie between mums whom I thought were friends may not be as true as I thought that they were. It really is such an unhealthy way to raise a kid. Of course I want my child to have that fighting spirit but not at the extent of lying about things. LOLbeanienushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01134360845059912145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9021135487628671682.post-22532379259413248142012-11-12T12:57:04.792+08:002012-11-12T12:57:04.792+08:00Alot of the stress faced by students are also due ...Alot of the stress faced by students are also due to parent's kiasuism in wanting them to look good when compared to their friends kid. I think to some extent it may motivate the child but most times it just crushes a child's morale. I always tell myself that I hope never to be a kiasu mom and I hope I don't have to bite my words. Susanhttp://ajugglingmom.comnoreply@blogger.com