Monitoring post circumcision stage of growth is important
SIMANGGANG: Parents need to be more prepared when children get older and move into their next phase of growing up, especially after circumcision. Batang Lupar MP Mohamad Shafizan Kepli said in the villages, circumcision is usually considered the beginning of a child becoming ‘single’ even though it does not mean that a person has reached […]
Help teachers boost children’s academic performance, parents urged
SIMUNJAN: Parents need to be active in their involvement in schools to help educators boost their children’s academic performance. Batang Sadong MP Rodiyah Sapiee, according to a Sarawak Public Communications Unit (UKAS) report, said parents played an important role and were responsible for the learning process of their children at home. “Teachers not only play […]
Restore culture of appreciation for teachers
KUCHING: Parents need to set an example for children by always appreciating the services of teachers. “That culture should be restored, if a child complains about being reprimanded by the teacher, we as parents should inquire as to why they were scolded. “What I don’t want to see is a culture where when the teacher […]
Parents should always be aware, keep themselves informed
By Dr Nazeli Hamzah It’s no big secret that teens use their smartphones to remain connected. Through use of social media, texting, and videos, most teens are comfortable using technology to make plans, establish friendships, and engage in romantic relationships. The trend of teen sexting has become a growing problem in the digital age, following […]
Family institution’s role in producing individuals with integrity
KUCHING: Family integrity is one of the core aspects emphasised in cultivating integrity in Sarawak, says Minister in the Chief Minister’s Department (Integrity and Ombudsman) Datuk Talib Zulpilip. “In a family, parents are the closest examples to children. Examples shown by parents in the form of everyday behaviour will be observed by the child and […]
Why two children are enough for them
BY NAZRINZULAIQA HASBI KUCHING: Having two children at the most appears to be the trend among couples residing in urban areas. This has resulted in low population growth in the state. Recently, Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah pointed out that because of this trend, Sarawak might end […]
Parents, teachers responsible for children’s safety
BY NAZRINZULAIQA HASBI KUCHING: Parents and teachers are responsible for ensuring the safety of children in nurseries or kindergartens during the current Covid-19 pandemic, stressed Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah. The Welfare, Community Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Development Minister added that honesty among the parents was also important. She was commenting on a news report […]
Yes, sex education starts at home
BY SARAH HAFIZAH CHANDRA & ALVERTEKOSTER ANYAP KUCHING: Welfare, Community, Wellbeing, Women, Family and Childhood Minister, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah recently suggested that sex education should start at home with equal focus on both boys and girls. She said that parents should be open and approachable when their children asked them about sex, contraception and […]
Get involved in children’s education
BY BARINA NANI KOTA SAMARAHAN: The coronavirus pandemic should not be used as an excuse by parents to neglect their children’s education, said Rubiah Wang. The Kota Samarahan MP pointed out that parents should always follow their children’s education development especially those involved in major exams this year. “We are aware that the new school […]
‘Not teachers’ job to take care of students after school’
KUALA LUMPUR: Students’ compliance to standard operating procedures (SOPs) after school hours is not the responsibility of the teachers, says National Union of Teaching Profession (NUTP) secretary-general, Harry Tan. Tan lambasted at parties who questioned the teachers’ whereabouts in monitoring the students after school hours, and stressed that parents are the ones who should bring […]
