Saturday, November 8, 2008

Parenthood - a calling

"I made a big sacrifice," Serene said over a donut this morning. "I quit my job for my children. What is the point of being successful if my daughter failed."

Our role as parents - the way I see it - is the highest and noblest calling in life we will ever have. But it takes much more than love and good intentions because we are not the only influence in our child's life.

IT and connectivity has completely changed the childhood landscape from mine to my son's.

My friend Mr Chai imposes home schooling for his kids to shield them completely from all the negativity and temptations in today's world. I can't do that and I don't think anybody else can either.

I merely try to create deep, meaningful and positive experiences, values and beliefs for my boy.

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