Kiasu mummy

Each of us fails from time to time.
If we are wise, then we accept these failures as a necessary part of the learning process.
However, all too often, we adults tend to deny this right to our children.

Adults like to convey either by words or through actions that “failure is serious and something to be ashamed of and top performance is indeed a must in life.”

Children are psychological affected….their self esteem. The trauma they often faced as a result of the ‘load’ laid upon their petite shoulders.

One child which is subject to this kind of pressure is none other than my boy.
As a ‘kiasu mother’ living in such a highly competitive world…I seems to be pushing my child to the limits. Being a ‘banana lady’ myself and regretting over this fact, I made a ‘smart decision’ to enroll my son in a SRJK (C) @ Chinese school. Guess…I made the right move. Or other wise…?

I personally feel that knowing an extra language would be a bonus for his future. In addition, the environment in a Chinese school would be good for him too.


Whenever my boy comes home with a “not~so~good” results , he would usually receive a 'whack’ or long nagging from me. Perhaps as a teacher myself, I don’t accept ‘careless mistakes’ or forgetfulness. Guess that’s a bad side for being perfectionist’s son.
With serious thoughts about my actions, I think it’s not wise to put such pressure upon this poor fella.

Same goes to my side.....I'll be sitting for my uni exam next month. What if the table is turn around. My son would expect me to score a four flat as well....and if I don't do so.. can he also nag on me all day long...?????

Alright son. Let's make it a win win situation.