I'm having a rough time with the new batch of students. They are definitely ruffians; displaying unruly behaviors making the Russian mafia look almost angelic. They are a result of this supposedly modern living we embrace eagerly. The modern ideas we think we practice. The liberalised way we carry out our routines. It's frightening to visualise the future now. I'd hate to think what Singapore schools might be like in years to come. I sure don't want to witness it first hand. I don't to be the ones to handle them. After every session with them, I always reflect. I ask myself, "Have they learnt?" " Have I delivered?" "Will they get better?" "Will they get worse?" Am I to be blamed? I want them to enjoy the lesson. I want them to do well. Will I ever succeed in achieving those goals? |