tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post2495403772269210144..comments2024-02-19T20:37:52.018+08:00Comments on eastcoastlife: My Son is not Bright - Photohunteastcoastlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13578276762751929226noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-21512319250632370362008-07-02T16:28:00.000+08:002008-07-02T16:28:00.000+08:00It wasnt until I left Singapore for Perth that I r...It wasnt until I left Singapore for Perth that I realized how academically materialistic Sg is. So what if you don't have good grades in school? Just wanna remind teachers how many top scorers in school fail in society because of low EQ and lack of other skills. <BR/><BR/>If you wanna get good grades, just stay at home and revise and memorise all the formats for the exams? What's so tough about that? <BR/><BR/>But it's the other skills you learn in life that make up who you are. <BR/><BR/>To your son: Don't be bother by the comments narrow minded teachers make. Only listen to the ones who believe in you. :)Sammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109961118179610147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-78950003641694108322008-07-02T15:40:00.000+08:002008-07-02T15:40:00.000+08:00How true it is!everyone should has his or her own ...How true it is!<BR/>everyone should has his or her own talent. it is sad that our society is much emphasize on academic achievement. <BR/>Conglatulations on you and your son has won top 10 list of omysgblogawards 2008! :)swallowyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220922319356796992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-30884746637482973182008-07-02T01:25:00.000+08:002008-07-02T01:25:00.000+08:00Becoming bored when doing homework is something my...Becoming bored when doing homework is something my family knows all too well, with at least 4 members in 3 different generations having experienced it. Teachers know only the routine stuff, which is boring. They only understand routine people, which are boring. Hold on to your dreams and goals Young Man ! For you are not "stupid", you are "spark". You are not the candle, you are the lighter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-38178420876315711232008-06-29T21:48:00.000+08:002008-06-29T21:48:00.000+08:00Hi, eastcoastlife. :)I'll agree that grades aren't...Hi, eastcoastlife. :)<BR/><BR/>I'll agree that grades aren't everything. <BR/><BR/>(My grades were pretty bad at school, and in my late 20s I had to go back and do various exams again so I could get into University).<BR/><BR/>Einstein, regarding grades, was fairly bad at school. Lots of people who are now regarded as geniuses got bad grades, often because they were bored with the pace and the repitition of the teaching and wanted to cut straight to the interesting stuff. <BR/><BR/>Agreed. Grades - not the full story.<BR/><BR/>So here's the question:<BR/><BR/>*How* can we change schools and education systems so that grades aren't as important anymore? What's the alternative?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-56712482694762571072008-06-29T20:03:00.000+08:002008-06-29T20:03:00.000+08:00Singapore has a very cruel and elitist system to w...Singapore has a very cruel and elitist system to weed out all but the most dedicated. Your son would be more valued in a different education system. Teachers would be put under performance management and potentially dismissed if they tried those tactics here in Australia.Colin Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14991363859883869289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-79215729303255747982008-06-29T17:51:00.000+08:002008-06-29T17:51:00.000+08:00He is definitely a bright boy! The teacher is the...He is definitely a bright boy! The teacher is the stupid one! Sad to say there are such teachers around. <BR/><BR/>Jaymes is very blessed to have you and your hubs as his parents and likewise too. <BR/><BR/>Sorry I didn't turn up that as las mins I have something to attend to. :)LZmommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01281728631670986823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-65148222738054004032008-06-29T16:25:00.000+08:002008-06-29T16:25:00.000+08:00i agree! it's not always IQ there's also EQ. congr...i agree! it's not always IQ there's also EQ. <BR/><BR/>congratulations to him!escapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15572021401129133203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-22170862990047774072008-06-29T13:50:00.000+08:002008-06-29T13:50:00.000+08:00Hey, you must be very proud of your son. You are ...Hey, you must be very proud of your son. You are right, scores at school don't mean nothing. It is a system that needs to be overhauled in a global civilization level.<BR/><BR/>So, when can we taste Jaymes's food in a restaurant? Can't wait for that. If he is already "cheffing" in a restaurant, please let me know, I would love to check out the food.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-57070196731140532562008-06-29T10:00:00.000+08:002008-06-29T10:00:00.000+08:00Hi to youI do think you hit the Nail: BrightHave a...Hi to you<BR/>I do think you hit the Nail: Bright<BR/><BR/>Have a wondeful SundayTorAahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05044855607413895442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-61491290514588156412008-06-29T04:36:00.000+08:002008-06-29T04:36:00.000+08:00There sure different in cultures or I should say h...There sure different in cultures or I should say how one behaves toward others.<BR/>I sure didn't get good grades in school and I'll tell you people with high IQ aren't everything.<BR/>A least I have common sense "I know when to come out of the rain"<BR/><BR/>When I was in first grade in mid 60. Our teacher want us to draw a picture of what we want to be and I want to be an astronaut and when I showed the class the just laugh.<BR/>At that time girls were limited to a very few things.<BR/><BR/>My picture is up.peppylady (Dora)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01649272822470007714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-80219389832490977692008-06-29T03:33:00.000+08:002008-06-29T03:33:00.000+08:00Oops, forgot one more thing....if any teacher puts...Oops, forgot one more thing....if any teacher puts your kid down, remember "Those who can, do; those who can't, TEACH"!<BR/>Btw, that's from my dad, a retired teacher!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-39526843995848099402008-06-29T03:31:00.000+08:002008-06-29T03:31:00.000+08:00What a lovely blog! It looks like your son has ins...What a lovely blog! It looks like your son has inspired so many! Do other kids who may be in a similar situation a favour..take all your son's accomplishments to his school and THROW (well, not literally) them in their face. I would even let the school board know and write a very public letter to the whole community. <BR/>NO ONE and definitely NO teacher or parent should ever label a kid stupid!! <BR/>I hope you let your son read all the comments here and it'll make his head swell, and I'll say it's about time!! Great job!<BR/>P.S. Gordon Ramsey, great chef, but not so good as a role model unless he rinses his mouth out with soap(he's lucky I'm not his mum!).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-34287127412649243942008-06-29T03:19:00.000+08:002008-06-29T03:19:00.000+08:00You call that 'not bright'? No way! He's as bright...You call that 'not bright'? No way! He's as bright as a twinkling star! :)kyhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15281584550103867329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-45144742929649403302008-06-29T02:10:00.000+08:002008-06-29T02:10:00.000+08:00woohoo, glad to see that jaymes is really well now...woohoo, glad to see that jaymes is really well now.<BR/><BR/>btw, i have an award for you<BR/>http://mlizcochico.blogspot.com/2008/06/arte-y-pico.html<BR/><BR/>see yah.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11000054558604146832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-37216590286129017392008-06-29T01:54:00.000+08:002008-06-29T01:54:00.000+08:00What a great contribution to the theme and I think...What a great contribution to the theme and I think it proves that it takes a Mom to understand their kids the right way. I'm glad you supported him in stead of criticising him and see what you get. You've all the reason to be proud!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-26176004198695206842008-06-29T00:43:00.000+08:002008-06-29T00:43:00.000+08:00Your son is bright in so many ways but most of all...Your son is bright in so many ways but most of all he is the brightness in your eyes GREAT POSTmarcia@joyismygoalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05325733307762033753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-81017019166718032442008-06-29T00:03:00.000+08:002008-06-29T00:03:00.000+08:00My son H is not bright too but he can cook so well...My son H is not bright too but he can cook so well and is on his way to be a chef. Don't judge a child on his academic performance. Many successful people don't even have a degree....Best wishes to Jaymes.Sweet Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200406935669259230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-5282710303549171222008-06-29T00:00:00.000+08:002008-06-29T00:00:00.000+08:00Each have their special talents!!Each have their special talents!!Jean-Luc Picardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01689798190618944262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-61864598569922929292008-06-28T23:31:00.000+08:002008-06-28T23:31:00.000+08:00I think you have a very bright young boy there. It...I think you have a very bright young boy there. It's unfortunate his teachers were unable to recognize it. He is going to have a bright future ahead of him and make you even prouder.<BR/><BR/>Happy hunting!☆ MsK ☆https://www.blogger.com/profile/08926597842172044294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-13096178939001773322008-06-28T23:28:00.000+08:002008-06-28T23:28:00.000+08:00Jaymes mustn't let one definition of "bright" stee...Jaymes mustn't let one definition of "bright" steer his life. There are so many different ways to be bright. He obviously has incredible talents and a great future. Well done Jaymes!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-88169729027192232942008-06-28T21:21:00.000+08:002008-06-28T21:21:00.000+08:00It's not easy to be different. It's neither easy t...It's not easy to be different. It's neither easy to accept differences. But glad you made a post that allows us to know it's okay to be different from what the society deemed 'normal'. Jaymes is sure proud to have supportive parents with him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-45567544701427778002008-06-28T20:13:00.000+08:002008-06-28T20:13:00.000+08:00He may not be bright, but he's very talented.He may not be bright, but he's very talented.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07193755499025278503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-76906227867849005702008-06-28T19:29:00.000+08:002008-06-28T19:29:00.000+08:00Hi Eastcoastlife,Dun worry, your son is bright! Th...Hi Eastcoastlife,<BR/><BR/>Dun worry, your son is bright! The educational system is Singapore is just too rigid, certain category of very bright kids cannot conform to this system. <BR/><BR/>My daughter (10) was just an average student in Singapore, she was so shy that I once thot she could have asperger. After migrating to Australia for just a year, she managed to bag a scholarship to a prestigious private school here.<BR/><BR/>She was a nervous wreck in SG because she was so fearful of her teachers in school most of the time. Because she is very gifted in visual art, she is also highly sensitive and emotional and certain approach in SG didn't work on her.<BR/><BR/>Cheers and good luck to your family!<BR/>Just meAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-30910669248430699642008-06-28T18:58:00.000+08:002008-06-28T18:58:00.000+08:00jaymes is lucky to have supportive parents like yo...jaymes is lucky to have supportive parents like you and chris.<BR/>he looks so cool in high company. he is destined for big things. am so happy for you. :)mistipurplehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02483567261600728148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16572633.post-93380705707766892008-06-28T17:41:00.000+08:002008-06-28T17:41:00.000+08:00I couldn't agree more! A child's future is not dic...I couldn't agree more! A child's future is not dictated by the academic grades, but it is the determination and his/her natural talents that bring the bright future.Doreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14182987314675235328noreply@blogger.com