Sunday, July 21, 2013

Why

Not just about what we saw in Child Genius,
But more about what we learnt from the series.
About us asking, 'Why,What, How, Who...'

Like why this father declaring his boy a 'genius'?
Why all other parents were being interviewed,
And written by an independent reporter?

How he could write about himself, his son,
And then accused another father being 'pushy'?


Like why this experienced TV critic,
Who should have known better than most...
About TV's clever editing, selected scenes;

Why she criticised a responsible parent?
Why turned TV off when hearing a Fair comment?


I always remind our boys on 2 things :
Don't trust anyone has a Conflict of Interest.
Never, ever Jump Conclusion.


Terence
Most Love Criticising Others
Some Enjoy Helping Others
Few Just Inspiring Others

Sunday, July 14, 2013

President

While doing weekly school quiz homework,
Younger Boy asked me about US President.

YB: Dad, which President was sacked?

I : Sacked? 
Hm..... Not sure if there's one.
But do you know which 1 was assassinated?

YB : Kennedy.

I : Good. 
Which family has 2 Presidents then?

YB : Bush.

I : Well done!

YB : But do you know which 1 was sacked?

I : Well...not really.
But do you know how to find it out?

YB : I just googled it but couldn't find it.

I : May be you need to try an indirect way.

YB : What do you mean?

I : Well, I mean, well, something like...

YB : Oh, I know.  Something like...
I could check which President had...
The shortest time in White House?


Terence
As long as there is a Will, there is a Way
www.fatesecrets.blogspot.com
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Friday, July 5, 2013

Test

After watching the last episode,
I had a chat with Younger Boy.

I : Could you devise an activity...
For the Child Genius competition?

YB : An activity?

I : Yes.
Testing children's raw intelligence,
And not their memory or ...
Their (Their parents') preparation.

YB : Hm...OK.
Ask them to take turn to enter a room,
To get information from a child already...
In the room who speaks no English.

I : What information they need to get then?

YB : Well, like name, age, DOB...
What language they speak and...
What activity they like to do etc.

I : Great idea.
No preparation at home.
No adult's input.
Think & work it out on the spot.

YB : And no pen or paper in the room.

I : OK.

YB : And...

I : And?

YB : Every contestant faces the same child.


Terence
Fair Test is the Best Test
www.fatesecrets.blogspot.com
E : tlai1388@hotmail.com