I heard yesterday about a couple aging have talked mournfully about their grandson: "How poor they are! A child is as busy as adult. What is the life of a child? Happiness from playing, that's all."

Coincidently, I read my FB account today. The “old news” re-posted: “10 Impolite Behaviours of Hong Kong Kids”. It has been re-posted and reposted many times owing to special reason. Once more again, the topic is the responsibility of parents. It seem to talk about the mirror effect: "What the parents behave that would be the future of your children behave."

"10 Impolite Behaviours of Hong Kong Kids" as below:

1)      Never says “Good morning” & “Good Night” to your parents

2)      Never says "All meals" to your parents

3)      Being Assisted by anyone, never says "Thanks for helping"

4)      Accept the present or prize, never says "Thanks."

5)      Refute when be accused by the elders

6)      Laugh at, blame or abuse to classmates or friends in FB or any other social media platforms

7)      Never received the homework or workbooks from teachers by two hands

8)      When the bus or train stop, must be the first one rush into the cabin to occupy the seat

9)      Never queue up, even jump the queue

10)  Always interrupting others speak

This new year, 2014, what will you, parents' hope? Desire your children to study at the famous school? Desire he or she to live more busily than the listed company Chairman? Put all your private hopes and prestige onto your children?

In this topic, I do insist: before teach your children, must be disciple and practice yourself. If the parents' 2014 hope is looking for your children to live healthy and happily wholeheartedly. Please understand the wants of your children, and start from their view point.

Eddy

Registered Counsellor