Qpik Supercharged January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 (edited) Poor toilet habits. Bad commuting habits. The list goes on and on. But, the root of these problems lies in the upbringing. From observations, generally parents who do not have proper or less schooling tend to do a better job at imparting values compared to their educated counterparts. Today, I boarded bus no.54 and saw these 2 girls in totally white uniform (nanxxxx) vacating their seats with the mother as they were alighting. I saw 1 of the girl dropped her wallet, I picked it up & called out to her. The 3 of them turned around, the girl just snatched the wallet from my hand while her mother was remarking in perfect english on her daughter's carelessness. Throughout the incident, I do not begrudge the absence of thanks but rather the feeling of being treated like an invisible entity whose deed is akin to repaying a debt from my previous lives. A sense of sympathy welled up in me as I saw them making their way to their condo. In them, I not only see our future leaders but also potential social outcast. For those parents out there, impart the right set of values to your kids. Let them know that no man is an island. Society are still bounded by certain set of rules and those who failed to follow will be an outcast regardless of their elite status or academic achievements. Edited January 17, 2008 by Qpik ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver 2nd Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 Totally agreed. I personally look down on the rich with bad upbringing and respect the poor with good character. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beei 1st Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 Teaching and imparting values to kids is one thing. Practising them are another thing. High IQ is not equal to high EQ. I could have score full marks in my highway code or even recite the whole book but it does not mean I am a driver who will follow every single rule stated in the book. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sickscientist Clutched January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 Quite similar to what I encountered in some 5 star restaurants lately. This family whom I presumed from those upper class citizens was treating this waiter as though he owes them or what especially the rich's son.. The small boy ate something, too harsh for his tongue I guess.. Called for the waiter and scolded him as though he's the cook.. I thought of approaching the family and reprimand the father.. By looking at the snobbish attitude, why bother.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sosaria Twincharged January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 Maybe the way they treat the waiter is wrong... no need to insult the fellow. Just say what's wrong, and see how they handle it. It's probably because sometimes we ask for something (say, no chilli pls, this is for a small kid), and it still turns out HOT! Can be absolutely frustrating, know what i mean? Like they're not listening at all... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shull Turbocharged January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 chances are, these elites from elite school are gonna be the scholars that will one day lead the country.. our future is bleak man.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuan 6th Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 (edited) This is so that there will be quarrels and fightings in Parliaments and government buildings next time..... Look far....It reminds you of a certain Chinese island who like to act "independent" from their forefathers..and their Parliament sessions always got fighting.. They having Presidential Election soon....More fights on the way! We are certainly heading in that direction..... Edited January 17, 2008 by Blacklancer224 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curahee 1st Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 From observations, generally parents who do not have proper or less schooling tend to do a better job at imparting values compared to their educated counterparts. Totally agree on this point I also notice the more highly educated the person, the more selfish they are. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanderer Clutched January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 Cos self-interests comes first and must be at the very top to maintain kiasuuness! Looks like our Pledge can be re-written liao Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maded Neutral Newbie January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 I would've just said "you're welcome" while they were walking away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyojin 1st Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 i see that most criticisms here are targeted at the rich or upper middle-income group. based on the criticisms here, does it mean it's ok for the lower-income group to have bad manners/character etc? or perhaps that gives parents an excuse for poor upbringing? does it mean that only those with a higher chance of being leaders need to have good upbringing? it appears that many real and immediate social problems caused by youths are in fact from the heartlands. i think everyone needs to take a step back and realize that good upbringing is important in the entire spectrum of society. if not, it'll always be "oh, that's just something reserved for the (fill in the blank) people." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patronic Neutral Newbie January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 Why? You belonged to the 2 groups you mentioned ah? So defensive.. Wait for my viper tongue if you defend somemore Stay in condo or landed no problem child ah? Only heartlands? So where you stay? Sixth avenue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 actually I have to agree with Bro Kyojin to a certain extent. Upbringing have nothing to do with being rich or poor. staying in condo or HDB. It's about how value are cultivated. It's an open discussion, I don't see a need to launch a defensive front or go on aggressive assult even if you don't agree with someone's comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porker Turbocharged January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 Someone mentioned this 2,500 yrs ago: A person's value is not determined by his roots but by his actions Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 Totally agreed. I personally look down on the rich with bad upbringing and respect the poor with good character. But there's also the rich with good upbringing and poor with flaw character as well. We can't make sweeping remark that those driving honda are chiongster or people who own QQ are cheapskate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver 2nd Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 hmmm did i say all the rich one have bad upbringing and all the poor have good character Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaver 2nd Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 again I did not say all the rich one have bad upbringing and all the poor have good character Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sony 1st Gear January 17, 2008 Share January 17, 2008 (edited) that's the preception we have when we read your statement.. glad you clarify Edited January 17, 2008 by Sony ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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