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https://mothership.sg/2022/04/old-enough-netflix/?fbclid=IwAR3GRG-E4yooJr1Ri9hjRBVwgSBC84jTTqAG0D0nO1Cb_IZHU4jNtlbi6Hs Some folks were aghast, but I just began watching this and whilst it's good entertainment, I also feel it's quite real... I was tasked to do more as a child, even helped my grandfather deliver good with the men on their deliver route around his town in M'sia... How old is old enough? Now that's hard to say, but I think 5-6 might be an age to try some stuff, and in primary for sure..

http://www.tremeritus.com/2014/04/16/pinoy-group-underfire-for-celebrating-independence-day-in-sg/ Pinoy group underfire for celebrating independence day in SG April 16th, 2014 | Author: Editorial The Pilipino Independence Day Council Singapore (PIDCS) had to remove a Facebook posting about celebrating the 116th independence of the Philippines at Ngee Ann City in Orchard Road, after it drew a storm of vitriol and protests from presumably Singaporean netizens: According to PIDCS Facebook page [Link], the council is a non-profit umbrella organization of Filipino Community in Singapore, represented by different societies of the Filipino Community consisting of Filipino Professionals, Skilled Workers, Cultural and Social Societies. PIDCS is mainly tasked with the organization of celebrating the Philippine independence Day Activities that will bring together the different Filipino Community Societies in Singapore. PIDCS began as a committee whose chair was elected annually by representatives of various Filipino Community Societies. It said that the present PIDCS Committee has initiated its registration with the Registry of Societies in Singapore. The online response came as a shock, PIDCS said, though they are still proceeding with their independence celebration at Ngee Ann City’s Civic Plaza on 8 June. This is pending approval of permits from the Singapore authorities. The PIDCS decided to take down the Facebook posting after it drew hundreds of anti-Filipino comments, with many slamming the PIDCS for holding their Independence Day celebration in Singapore. Co-chairman Rychie Andres said the vitriol took him by surprise and that it was “sad and disheartening”. Mr Andres said the council has held celebrations in past years at Hong Lim Park and Suntec City, but has never received criticism on this scale. Some of the comments made by netizens: “It is unfortunate that the images and words used give the impression of the Philippines planting their flag onto Singapore soil and declaring it as part of their own. There seems to be no sensitivity in it. Almost like it was done on purpose.” “Don’t let them celebrate their independence day at Takashimaya. We should stop them and throw them back to their country.” Blogger, Cheated Singaporean, wrote on his blog [Link], “Celebrating your country’s Independence Day and flying your national flag in another country simply means invasion and disrespect to the host country. This event should not be tolerated at all.” He asked, “Did the Singapore Police issue a permit to congregate for this event? The event would most likely see conflicts between Singaporeans and Filipinos, especially when the population of Filipinos in recent years have been getting too large for comfort. Ngee Ann City should also be taken to task for allowing the event to take place.” “Filipinos in Singapore are known to be self-containing. They generally do not see the need to integrate with Singaporeans and often form their own community in enclaves like Lucky Plaza. They believe Singaporeans are racist towards them when Singaporeans are actually equally unfriendly to all foreigners due to overcrowding. Filipinos do not understand the concept of overcrowding and the deteriorating quality of life for Singaporeans because their third world country is equally overcrowded.” He added, “Given how their university degrees obtained in Philippines are not recognized anywhere else in the world and their working experience in the Philippines labour market is largely considered unqualified overseas, it is little wonder why Singaporeans feel unjust to have their jobs taken over…” Most of the negative comments on PIDCS Facebook page have been deleted, except for the following which was left untouched: