The joke about the Singaporean education system that parents are more stressed than children is perhaps rooted in our Asian culture, which prizes education as a platform for success. From balloting for spots in primary schools, to signing up for tuition, parents are very involved. As an undergraduate, I look back fondly and in amazement … Read more
Dads play a dual role as both a professional and a parent in a modern society. As a professional he has to be logical and rational when responding to challenges, resolving problems, motivating others or monitoring his own performance. Businesses, engineering companies, academic institutions and most workplaces need systems that are consistent and predictable. Problems … Read more
The Art of Achieving Exam Preparedness Around October each year, as another major academic examination season gets under way, the frenzy of preparations can start to take their toll on both parents and their children. You need to keep your wits about you, and ensure that your child is performing to his potential at this … Read more
Significant Milestone for Research on Fatherhood in Asia With rapid economic development, erosion of extended families and changing gender norms, the role of fathers in Asia is changing. Yet, compared to the burgeoning literature on father involvement in Western societies, there have been limited studies on the evolving roles of fathers in Asia. Explaining the … Read more