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Thursday, April 18, 2013

In His Own Time..


A mama hen does her part by sitting patiently on the egg,
keeping it warm, turning it over every now and then.
She can't force the baby chick to hatch.
She can't break the shell and force it to come out when it's not ready.
It will die, but when the baby chick is ready, it will hatch on its own,
and that's wonder to behold.
 
 
I saw this picture on my facebook timeline this morning and shared it with the boy after he had his breakfast.  I waited until he has finished reading the lines...
 
Mom: This is so meaningful, don't you think?
Son: Yes, very...
Mom: Wah, you can understand the meaning ah?  Tell me, tell me...
Son: It means, everything comes from within my own will and initiative to do or succeed in something, no one can force me from outside lor.. Like the egg, if we force open the shell, then the baby chick inside will die lor.. When we do things with a strong will from within ourselves, then miracle happens lo.
Mom: Che wah!! You really understand wor.. but do you do it or not?
Son: Hehehehe.. *sheepishly, leans closer and gives the mom a beary hug*.......
Mom: I have been waiting until my neck also grows longer like a giraffe.. Can you plan your own time to do revision without me having to nag you?
Son: I am trying, mom. Give me two more years, mom.. I hope I can have that kind of inside force before I hit teens, you told me teens start from thirteen years old and teenagers are rebellious and hard to teach and it'll be too late then, right?
Mom: Hmmm..  Trying only huh?
Son: No, I must do it!!!
Mom: omm.. ommm. ommm..
 
This boy of mine still needs lots of pushing when it comes to doing revision.  He will obediently finish his homework every evening before going to bed but not the revision part.  He still needs loads of guidance, nagging, nurturing and motivation from the mom.  To be fair to him, I must have this recorded down.  During his first term exam week, he woke up early almost everyday  just to catch up on some last minute revision.  I would like to think that it's a good sign as he finally shows hints of wanting to excel, from within.  I'll have to continue my hair pulling moments until he finally gets there.  See, parenting is fun! *laughs hilariously*
 
How about your kids? Do they plan their own timetable and do their revision just because they want to (inside force)  and not they are forced to (outside force)? If yes, congrats and you have finally got there!  I am envious.. ;)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

9 Comments:

Blogger Yannie said...

Very interesting conversation between you and Ian.
We are still using the outside force to the girls when comes to homework revision.

I can see April getting more competitive in her study. She is having a certain level of inside force in her revision now, but outside force is still very important to keep her moving.

April 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

If you had a daughter like mine, you would be worried - last time, study...study...study...all stressed out. Now, work...work.,..work...all stressed out.

I always tell her just do the best you can - that's enough...no one is God, no one can perform miracles...but do you think she will listen? So worrying!!!!!

I wish she would relax, go out and have fun...and get a life!!!

April 18, 2013 at 3:45 PM  
Blogger Health Freak Mommy said...

My 3 grls will not study on their own. They all need LOTS and LOTS of nags, threats, bribes, pep talks everyday and esp. during exam. SIGH!!!

April 18, 2013 at 4:27 PM  
Blogger ChloeRuoyi said...

I guess most kids at this age (primary level) still need "outside force" to keep them going. The same goes to my Chloe too. Although she does her homework and revision daily at her own initiative, it is more because of routine and discipline, not because she wants to excel in her studies.

April 19, 2013 at 1:44 PM  
Blogger Merryn said...

My Ethan will at this moment coz he aims to get a sticker for every well done job in his studies. That's the kindie's reward lah. Wait until he goes to Primary school when the teacher doesn't reward him and see what happens...

April 19, 2013 at 11:02 PM  
Blogger Small Kucing said...

Ian thinks a lot :)

April 22, 2013 at 12:11 PM  
Blogger Small Kucing said...

Ian thinks a lot :)

April 22, 2013 at 12:12 PM  
Blogger Mummy Gwen said...

I think your boy is very good already. Mine still blur blur. Even teens also need outside force ler...hehe

April 23, 2013 at 11:44 AM  
Blogger Shenny's mommy said...

Ian is very mature in his thinking for his age, I think.
My girl still needs me to nag her to do her homework especially for her music school. The reason is that she always steals time to do her casual reading whenever she can.

April 23, 2013 at 4:03 PM  

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