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with work. These are stuff that increases the number of love coins in love banks. On the Then, Mr. Tan collected both too, had them. His father had always waited
contrary, if something negative happens within the family, such as when a parent scolds parents’ and students’ respective opinions for his child to finish his games before
their children, love coins would be deducted from the love bank. Group awards and about their current feelings when facing turning the Wi-Fi off. However, the child

punishments shall then be given accordingly. each other. After that, he explained that took all his parents’ sacrifices and patience
teenagers tend to become more emotional for granted.
at the age of 13-14 due to brain development
Moving on, Mr. Tan discussed the differences between primary and secondary and hormone swings. Their family and

schools. The students claimed that in primary schools, they didn’t have to wake up as environments were also one of the factors Mr. Tan reminded the student about
early. They also claimed to not have exams in primary schools, but they are facing loads that affect their behaviour. how all his gaming equipment and Wi-Fi
of quizzes and class tests after entering Kuen Cheng. were prepared by his parents, with their

money and time. It took just that much for
After that, there was a question the student to realise that he was in fact
The first tip Mr. Tan provided was for students to give themselves some time thrown to the participants: A 5-year-old neglecting his parents’ kindness. He gave
to adapt to the new environment. He admitted that secondary school is tougher than child wanted to eat chocolates, but for his a small nod. Mr. Tan then told the student

primary school. Generally, they will take up to three months to get used to their new own health’s good, he could only eat two. that his parents had the right to restrict his
school life. Students should stay optimistic. With time, they will gradually catch up.
What do you think he would do? There were gaming time. After several negotiations,
interesting answers from a student and his the case was finally settled.

Another tip shared by Mr. Tan was that both parents and students should often parent. The student chose to put all the
share words of encouragement to boost students’ confidence. They should also be open chocolates on the table, believing the child Mr. Tan carried on by asking
to all new things. Practice looking at others’ strengths instead of focusing on their flaws, wouldn’t eat more than two. He thought questions regarding the case: What did they
and help out friends when they are facing difficulties. Also respect teachers and keep a a good parent would do so, and would think the student actually needed? Was it

positive attitude towards them. Last but not least, students ought to learn to share their allow the child to eat more chocolates if he to be doted on? Guided? Or controlled?
happiness and stress with their family members or seek help from their teachers. They wanted to. Meanwhile, his parent would Most of the students and parents chose
are experienced adults that have gone through their ups and downs, they would be able just give the child two chocolates, allowing guidance, and Mr. Tan said that it was the
to help them. him to arrange his own time. right choice. It’s because being doted on

will cause the student to be weak and not

Participants answered the question skilled, while being controlled will make
from two different views, allowing them him inactive and have a hard time making
GG! to share their ideas and understand each choices. Therefore, if the student is cared

for and guided well, he will be active and
other.
gain confidence in his daily activities.

Following up, Mr. Tan talked about

a case from several years ago. It was Mr. Tan went on to explain teenagers’
about a male student who was addicted brain development. Teenagers’ emotional
to video games, resulting in poor dietary part of their brain is five times more active
and sleeping schedules. He would throw compared to the thinking part, which

tantrums whenever the Wi-Fi was turned develops fully only when they reach the age
off, so his parents accompanied him to Mr. of 21. This will usually make them reckless,
Tan’s office to have a talk. Mr. Tan realised emotional, and lead them to seek pleasure,
that not only the student had prominent even if short-term, instead of bearing pain.

dark circles under his eyes, but his father So, parents should find a balance between

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