Is there justice and fairness for our children?

Adults understand (but may rebel occasionally) that somehow, life has its ups and downs, opportunities and unforeseen circumstances, luck and misfortune. Some are rich when others are poor and secluded; some are in joy when others endure endless suffering and oppression. Today, life may seem like you're opening Pandoras's box, when tomorrow can be a totally different picture.

The question is, should we drag children into this paradox? dilemma? confusion?

After writing my supposedly-last article, i believe i must agree with my friend Ritz Chewan that may be, i was facing writer's block..SO, what makes this come-back?

Apparently, my beloved children, and my fight for justice for all children. Now, I shall narrow doen this scope of discussion and invite you to consider the opportunities that schools create for our children....and ironically, deprive almost simultaneously.

I observe that my children love schooling and they participate in a bunch of activities and competitions. They represent school for story telling and choir competitions. They also spend time away from home joining PBSM camping trips as well as prefect activities. All in all, only one dream remains unfulfilled - 100m dash challenge! My children run a bit at home, and they love the backyard. But 100m event ultimately brings a different triumphant experience.

So, here comes the irony. I learned (the hard way) that at Primary Four, the school has obviously already eliminated my child's dream to even participate in 100m event. Farah got 2nd in 'saringan' but DID NOT end up in the team. The teacher's choice was no other that her best friend who got 5th place in 'saringan'...???

I tried to discuss the predicament with the teacher, counting on the notion of realizing children's dreams, and highlighting on the aspirations of the National Philosophy of Education to provide adequate exposure and development for Jasmani, Emosi, Rohani and Intelek.

And what did i discover??? The teachers have already shorlisted and identified the school runners, and they are more than happy to stick to their reputable list so that their 'rumah sukan' will become champion, and that other children's dreams to indeed try their talent in the event go to pieces, shatter in utter frustration.

If you have been in school enduring the cruelty of this system...i believe you'd understand how bitter this truth really is. If you are a parent,consoling your child to now be contented with running around the backyard, or completing loops at the nearby stadium...we may be in the same boat.

Think about this. The world is already cruel to children in so many different ways. I personally think that killing children's dreams- like this- is massacre!

Some may say that a child, like adults, can slowly and eventually grasp this bitter reality. Afterall, sports is only one dimension of educational and social development. My child can accept the disappointing result of my discussion wiht the teacher, but i wish i didn't have to have garnered all my strength to finally be defeated by a ridiculous system like it!

100 m dash....of course...to be included brings a wealth of happiness and experience. To be secluded...because of the so-called lame system... is evidence of ignorance to children's rights to develop potentials and enjoy childhood.

At least, that's what I think!

So, what do you have to say about this paradoxical, unfortunate interpretation and implementation of our esteemed National Philosophy of Education?

the Art and Science of Writing

Seriously...and sadly. I have nor been writing for a while. Those days, i used to think and write almost simultaneously.

Can it be that i talk more than i write now? Hmmmm..not quite.

Perhaps thinking and pondering over matters is already sufficient to make my day...really???

Okay. It may have a bit to do with mood...mood...and mood:) I seem to fancy reading more than writing recently. Perhaps, it is also a priority that i read and think more everyday in order to quickly finish my studies. Do i still write to invite others to think on interesting topics that strike my mind? Perhaps not as much. Nevertheless, be rest-assured that i will make my return to this blogosphere when the new semester comes around.

so, i shall take a break for a while, and we shall meet again very soon. take care and be good.

zue