GOOD LUCK – Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia

Parents and their SPM candidate children are obviously anxious and nervous. The exam has officially started on 18th November 2009.

Parents – wish the children well, say your prayers and support all the way.

SPM folks – you’ve worked all year-round and believe me, all hardwork shall be rewarded.

Study Smart

Despite the multiple intelligences shared by Dr Howard Gardner, parents still hold academic achievements as one of the strongest pillars within the family. Let’s get all the help and support for our family members who are sitting for the ‘most nervous’ time of their lives, exams.

Life Ace

I revisit my high school days, remembering some faces and discarding a few bad memories. Did I think beyond SPM then? I was so ambitious and I have always wanted to travel the world. Being 18, I was ready to leave my homeland.

What made me wanting to study? Was it to change my stars? Was it because I wanted my freedom? I have drilled in my mind that I want to be better..far better than my parents and a lot better than my peers. It was easy because the target was clear – an American Mission.

The truth is high school was not totally fun. One must excel in studies, be accepted and be surrounded by 1001 rules. Many would attract attention. Many wanted to be ‘cool’ and ‘gorgeous’ and ‘dangerous.’ That’s why parenting demands for solutions to many many problems. Parents must be open-minded and hands-on. The latest gadgets, friends, gossips, trends, games, movies, songs, idols etc mould and influence the teenagers. So, parents must always be one step behind to support the children in good and bad times. We’ll help them make wise decisions and take responsibilities. We’ll mend their broken hearts. We’ll hug and forgive them.