Flipping through the Sunday times, I came across an article about the ACJC blogger, Gayle Goh and Mr. Bilahari Kausikan. I was rather intrigued by the fact that a JC2 of our age was intrepid and sophisticated enough to comment blatantly on our government and politics. Driven by curiosity as many did, I visited her blog i-speak.blogdrive.com. Indeed an interesting blog with in-depth analysis of issues of politics. While many of us are ignorant and apathetic towards political issues, I am amazed by the firm stand this young lady is taking. Some commented that she was too idealistic while others advocated her views on certain political issues. Being a teenager of the same age as her, I am more impressed and inspired by her than to judge or critics her.

However, I do wonder if she was trained from young to be a political critique. Seldom do Singaporeans educate their children on issues of politics. Science and Mathematics are the primary concerns of most parents for only these fact-based and analytical subjects guarantee one in one of the prestigious career of doctors, lawyers and engineers. These are obviously a deep misconception of many parents and students; including me. After six years in triple science, I realized my knowledge are limited to just that—sciences. When my Gp teachers speaks about politics, arts and economics all I can do is try as hard as I can, searching through my memory bank in hope to find the slightest recollection of the topics. More often than not, my effort was futile as I stare blankly back at the exasperated teacher. How I wish I have the caliber to make judgments and have stands on the different issues. It was until recently that I realized the importance of being political informed and updated. Sadly to say, it is fairly late in the years of my life. Of course, being late is better than never.

I urge all parents to motivate your children to voice ideas and/or comments on issues concerning the society. No matter how small they might be, they will go a long way in shaping the mental maturity of your children. For any young people reading this entry, stop procrastinating and pick up the newspaper today. They might seem intimidating at the first glance, but if you are willing to place more thoughts into them, they can be more entertaining than the 5566 concert or dota.

Shi~

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