September 2024

Don’t Let Children Live Too Carelessly

Don’t Let Children Live Too Carelessly by Mr Kwan, Principal of the Financial Education Academy (Regular Courses)   Someone once said, “Raising children in poverty may be the best form of education.”   However, born in an era of extreme material abundance, most parents have already become prosperous. On one hand, it is difficult to make today’s children understand the concept of “contentment,” and even harder to return to days of poverty to rekindle their “will” to understand how to live. But at the very least, parents should examine:   Is their own concept of money correct? Has it been influencing the next generation? Don’t let children live in the same carefree way as adults. Many times, the author observes a common phenomenon in life, where whatever adults do, children naturally follow suit. Indeed, parents always provide the best quality of life for their children, good food… good housing… good things… as if they have closed the gap of life between the two generations, creating an illusion where both generations share the same way of life as a matter of course. For example, can a five or six-year-old child have bubble tea with their parents? Do you see the issue here? Have you noticed that many times parents (the world) inadvertently accelerate their children’s growth pace, and many education and psychology experts tell us that providing too much in life for children actually hinders their healthy development. Therefore, the author suggests that besides eating together at the same table and

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Childhood severe myopia: Parents should not neglect it. The more you strain to see, the more it impedes learning and growth.

Childhood severe myopia: Parents should not neglect it. The more you strain to see, the more it impedes learning and growth. It is very common for children in Hong Kong to need to wear glasses due to myopia. Since myopia can affect children’s lives and learning, parents need to understand how to deal with it and seek medical attention early to control the progression of myopia, preventing it from worsening. Doctors remind parents to pay attention to the details of their children’s vision in daily life to check for any abnormalities. If needed, myopia control eye drops or suitable glasses can be used to correct vision. For children with severe myopia, close monitoring is even more essential.   Dr. Chan Shun Kit, Honorary Consultant Ophthalmologist at Glorious Hospital, stated, “High myopia” refers to myopia of over 600 degrees: “The longer the eyeball is stretched, the more severe the myopia becomes. The average length of a human eyeball is about 22 to 25 millimeters. For every millimeter of elongation, myopia may worsen by around 300 degrees. If myopia reaches 800 degrees or above, the risk of complications such as cataracts, glaucoma, and retinal detachment increases. For children with severe myopia, the primary goal for parents is to prevent the degree from continuously deepening, as the impacts on various aspects of growth can be long-lasting.” Observing Children for Signs of Myopia in Detail However, children often have myopia without realizing it themselves; they may only feel that things appear blurry without explicitly

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Five Golden Rules of Parenting

Five Golden Rules of Parenting As parents, we all want our children to excel. Parents bear a tremendous responsibility to raise children in the best possible way. But what constitutes good parenting? Good parenting emerges when parents provide a stable, nurturing home environment, serve as positive role models, and actively engage in their children’s lives. Good parenting is about fostering a child’s holistic development, imparting moral education, and guiding children through open communication and mutual respect. Responsible parents tailor their approach, instill good values, use rewards and punishments judiciously, and positively influence their children’s behavior.        1.Spend Quality Parent-Child Time Together The best gift you can give your child is your time! Be present for them! No matter how busy you and your child are, make time to “connect” together. Understanding your child more leads to family unity. Play games happily together, plan and do things together. Ensure that good habits and positive attitudes are cultivated during this time spent together.         2.Provide Unconditional Love Parental love and warmth are fundamental ingredients for a child’s happiness. The more children feel their parents’ love, the more willing they are to listen and learn. Before lecturing your child, provide them with unconditional love through hugs, kisses, and words. Research shows that a child needs 12 hugs a day.  3.Avoid Corporal Punishment and High-Pressure Education While the saying “spare the rod and spoil the child” holds some truth, excess severity can backfire. It’s essential to avoid corporal punishment.

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Writing Skills Mini Training

Writing Skills Mini Training Article by Mr. Cheng Wai-keung, Psychological Counselor at the Infant and Toddler Psychological Development Association. During the writing training session, Mr. Cheng Wai-keung, a psychological counselor from the Infant and Toddler Psychological Development Association, mentioned the common struggles children face when learning to write in K2. “He can never write within the lines, everything ends up ‘flying’!” “His letters always go beyond the boxes; usually, one letter ‘bullies’ two boxes!” “He often skips lines or boxes while writing.” “It seems like he lacks strength when writing, the writing is so light that it’s almost invisible!” These are typical scenarios many children encounter when learning to write in K2. Writing requires a combination of various skills, with the most basic being the strength and flexibility of the small finger muscles (fine motor skills). Insufficient training in fine motor skills can lead to issues like weak or shaky handwriting. So, how can parents handle and train their children in this aspect? It’s simple—start by letting them play with clay, playdough, flour, and other similar materials from a young age. Furthermore, visual spatial awareness and eye control are also crucial for handwriting. Engaging in general ball activities is excellent for training these skills. Tracking the ball visually and making contact (or kicking) the ball is a natural and fun way to practice. Additionally, activities like spot the difference games (finding variances in two pictures) and maze games (first visually finding the way out, then connecting the lines with a

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