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Child, Parenting, Preschool, School-study February 19th, 2009My boys are back in school today. Our intended date was next Monday, but since today is Keatkeat’s English Teacher’s last day, its probably better to bring the day forward. With so much to adapt to, we don’t want to add anymore stress to the new teacher with Keatkeat’s 2 weeks of homework to sort out.
Binbin is also back in school so that he could bid farewell to his Chinese Teacher. My boys ‘share’ the SAME Chinese Teacher, who will be leaving tomorrow.
I’m so glad that the teacher eventually told me that they were leaving, if not, my boys wouldn’t get to say goodbye nor be ‘formally’ introduced to the new teachers.
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I might have underestimated Binbin’s immunity system. He had no signs of Chicken Pox at all. Is it too early to tell? Maybe, maybe not. *shrugged shoulders*
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I have officially took over the ENTIRE teaching responsibility yesterday. I couldn’t stand it anymore. It used to be Allan for Mandarin and I will take care of English and Maths. Allan doesn’t have much patience (from the eating requirements he imposed on Keatkeat, you’ll know).
Whenever he teaches Keatkeat, he’ll scream and slam the table, sometimes when his mood is already terrible before the lesson began, the whole house can shake and my boy will be in tears.
I don’t want my boy to have phobia in any subject because of the ‘teacher’. Its just the beginning of his 13-18 years of school life, I don’t want the fear of any subject to hinder him from learning with an open mind.
So now, the only thing he could do ‘freely’ with the kids is play, when he is the mood, that is. *eyes rolled* Or else, he’ll just be an ‘on-call’ assistant to me. Maybe I have changed alot after kids came into our life. I want my kids to be happy, to be loved, to be stress-free, cos I DIDN’T GROW UP THAT WAY!!!!
Hence, subconsciously I have a “I don’t care who you are. Do what you want to me, DON’T YOU DARE DO IT to MY CHILD.” Too protective? I don’t think so. ‘cos if my child is in the wrong, I’ll shut up. But if he is not, YOU’LL HAVE TO SHUT THE HELL UP!
*details of the fight between A and I are over here.
PERIOD. ENOUGH SAID.
February 20th, 2009 at 12:45 am
I’m glad your boys were able to say their goodbyes to their teachers..it’s important for them to understand transitions and why things change like that…gives them closure. I am also glad that you have been able to work something out with regards to the home schooling you do with your boys. What ever works in your environment is best…as long as it remains positive for your children.
Cheers…and keep up the great work…oh by the way…I love the artwork(clay) the boys did …..
February 20th, 2009 at 1:36 am
I agree with you, I want my kids to have a happy childhood no matter what it takes.
February 20th, 2009 at 9:54 am
How come suddenly the teachers are resigning? :)
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February 20th, 2009 at 10:13 am
Janice,
according to them, there had been too many changes towards the end of last year.
they are unhappy with all the changes.
its true. in fact just last year alone, 2 principals came and gone.
then Keatkeat’s ‘original’ teacher left too.
February 20th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Protective? all mummies will do anything to protect their child.. won’t they?
February 20th, 2009 at 1:42 pm
Hatz off.. keep up the good work u have done thru!! how r things now between A n U? i was the first to read abt it on the other blog…spoke abt it??? cheer up..i guess u are back to normal days now!
February 20th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
glad to read that the boys are back to school ! :)
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February 20th, 2009 at 4:06 pm
Hope your cold war won’t last too long…. I think men make very impatient teachers. :P
February 20th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Having a cold war does no good to anyone. i hope you all end the cold war soon and be a happy family once again. =)
February 21st, 2009 at 12:45 am
I am actually dreading the day which will eventually come… My hubby also very hot temper and my boy is a cry baby… And I am not very patience either… so you can sum that up!
February 21st, 2009 at 7:07 am
yes spoken like a true fighter mom. we shall unite!
February 21st, 2009 at 9:50 am
I think it’s right that you took over teaching. He was obviously stressed about it. I do hope you two work it out together.
February 22nd, 2009 at 4:34 am
I think you will be better teaching, too. Like Erin said, I hope you two can talk about it when you’re not upset.
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February 23rd, 2009 at 11:46 pm
Change is not easy.
But sometimes the children will surprise us by how much faster they adapt to the change than we adults.
Not every one can teach kids.
Glad you have sorted that issue.
February 25th, 2009 at 9:01 am
You go!!! I don’t blame you at all. I don’t think kids should be yelled for learning issues. Good luck!!!!
January 4th, 2012 at 10:17 pm
I am guilty to say, i am as bad tempered as your hubby. I am teaching all 3 subjects to 2 boys, with the 3rd boy who is 3.5 years old. Teaching 3 subjects really test my patience. I will lose my temper easily, and i will start to shout n yell, sometimes, raising my hands too…. My boys will end up in tears too. My only solution is, if i stop teaching them, it maybe better for the whole family. But with the highly stressful education level, i do not know whether would they survive on their own…haiz…
Pls advise.. I am really lost….
January 6th, 2012 at 9:05 am
Sahm chew,
Dear, do you ever get a break from home?
From what you type here, I have a feeling that you hardly get a chance to go out and enjoy yourself, away from family and kids.
January 7th, 2012 at 9:37 am
Hi angeline, you are right. I do not get a break from home. I will always have either 1 or 2 kids with me, as all their school timings are different.