11+ (ADDITION)

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(I was 'Average Dad')

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11+

I use the 11+ Test to stimulate Younger Boy.
Because first, it gives him a Achievable Goal.
Everyone does better when they've a Goal.

Second, it makes him to Plan Ahead.
How to better use his time,
What areas he needs to improve etc.

Third, it gives him a Sense of Responsibility.
His Responsibility to learn, to improve everyday,
And to adapt, to focus on the test day.

Forth, it gives him a Vision of Life.
In Life, everyone is being compared all the time.
In job interview, in promotion board....

Fifth.....
Well, 11+ is all positive for me.
And for Younger Boy.

Positive Attitude & Positive Actions,
Has brought Positive Result.
Younger Boy is to join Elder Boy at grammar school.

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Exchange

While having tea at home after school,
Elder Boy started a chat.

EB : Dad, the French Exchange is on again.

I : So, do you want to go?

EB : Yes.

I : I'm sure you've weighted up the pros & cons.
Just tell me 3 worst case scenarios that could happen.

EB : Hm.....
1st, problems at the airport?

I : Well, that's true, you never know.
How would you deal with it then?

EB : I'd stay calm & find a way out.

I : Alright. 2nd?

EB : Weather in France could be bad?

I : As bad as our British one?
OK, how would you deal with it?

EB : We could stay indoor & play some games.

I : And the 3rd one?

EB : The French family has a big bull dog?

I : Could be.
So, how would you deal with it?

EB : I'd stay close with my French friend.
Dog always behaves when owner is around.

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U-turn

I always tell our boys,
How my life has changed,
The moment I knew I was to become a dad.

First in the late 1990s.
Then the early  2000s.
And over the years, my life has changed more.

Changed for better.
Because our boys have always made me to.....
Think Harder, Plan Further, Work Smarter.

And in particular, Understand More....
About Myself, Others, Nature.
And better still, Understand...

How the Unlimited Potentials of a child,
Could be unlocked by the Right Environment,
The Right Approach over the Right Time.

But above all,
They have made me understood the reason,
Why we, Humans, have come to this world. 

I am now very grateful for my U-turn.
From first planning not to have any child,
And then from planning not to have a second child.

Fate
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Councillor

After I picked him up from school,
Younger Boy started a chat.

YB : Did you know what happened today?

I : Something interesting?

YB : Yes, we'd an election.

I : An election?

YB : Yes.
We'd to elect someone to be in school council.

I : That's good.

YB : Do you think I had put myself up?

I : Hm.....I think you'd.

YB : That's right.

I : So, what did you & other candidates have to do?

YB : Well, we'd to make a speech to our class.

I : That's good. So, what did you say?

YB : Well, I'd told them why they should pick me,
'This's my last year at school,
I've never done it before,
And I've all the qualities to be a good councillor.'

I : Sounds convincing. But......
What exactly did you mean by 'all the qualities'?

YB : You should know.

I : Why should I know?

YB : Because you're an adult.

I : Alright, alright, assuming I know but in fact, I don't,
Do you think your classmates would know.....
What you meant by 'all the qualities'?

YB : They should know.

I : Why should they know?

YB : Because they must know - they've to pick one.

I : Alright, alright.
So, why do you want to be a councillor?

YB : You should know.

I : Me? Again? Should I?

YB : Yes, you should know.
Because I love.........collecting badges!

Fate
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