An Insensitive Remark Two days ago, I received an alert to look out for an autistic child X who had gone missing. What would you have done? Some people might have carried on with their own business without batting an eyelid. Some people might have taken a closer […]
It’s no laughing matter to see somebody’s marriage in tatters After the news broke out about how Hong Kong’s most beloved Cantonpop diva, Sammi Cheng (鄭秀文) was cheated by her husband Andy Hui (許志安), who was caught on video canoodling with another woman, it quickly became the gossip […]
Have friends who feel for you Last week, I wrote about the biggest worry of caregivers – what happens to a child who needs special care after the caregiver passes on? I wrote to encourage others. Instead, I received encouraging messages from others. A friend HP felt the […]
What’ll happen to my child after I pass on? The worry of leaving behind a child who may not survive alone in the outside world weighs heavily on the minds of parents with special needs children. I have the same worry. My elder son Kyan, aged fifteen, is […]
Be a role model at all times? Parents are often told to set a good example for their children. It is a tall order to be a role model at all times. Most parents do their best in the presence of their children, but they inevitably fall short […]
What if children do not pick up values from parents? Parents hope that children will pick up values from them. Story-telling is the most commonly used way to teach children values. Almost every child I know learn the value of honesty from the fable of “The Boy who […]
“Guang” (光), a movie inspired by the real-life experiences of director Quek Shio Chuan (郭修篆) was emotive and thought-provoking. Tears welled up in me naturally and my thoughts raced fiercely. I stole glances at my wife and two children. Emotions were erupting in us as we saw glimpses […]
I was delighted to know that my previous blogpost did some good. My friends said it was a timely reminder for them and their families. A friend WB said he only started to fear when his mom fell sick. Another friend JR shared my blogpost with her children […]
Cherish the time you have with parents For those who were taught filial piety as a traditional Chinese value, you must have heard of an ancient Chinese poem that goes, “A tree may prefer to stay still yet the wind refuses to subside. A child wishes to be […]
