Forum: Are high-risk activities essential to character-building?

[TerrexLee]

I refer to the recent report on the death of an Anglo-Chinese School (Independent) student during an outdoor adventure camp (Schools suspend activities involving heights following death of 15-year-old, Feb 5).

Schools have been conducting outdoor adventure camps for Primary 5 pupils and Secondary 3 students for at least two decades. Depending on the co-curricular activity a student joins, he may also attend additional adventure camps at other levels.

The typical objectives of these camps are to develop good character, such as being confident and resilient, and for students to learn to work effectively in teams, as well as to instil desirable values such as being independent, taking initiative and showing empathy.


More at https://www.straitstimes.com/opinio...sk-activities-essential-to-character-building

 

[gingerlyn]

First of all, are these outdoor activities vendors related to PAP ?

 

[laksaboy]

First of all, are these outdoor activities vendors related to PAP ?

SAFRA, what do you think?

 

[laksaboy]

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinio...sk-activities-essential-to-character-building

Here we have a prime example of a 'Karen'. A concern troll with the sanctimonious 'won't someone please protect the children' stance.

They are the same twits who value safety, security and comfort above everything else.

Unfortunately, since women are allowed to vote, this 'turtle' mentality will inevitably attain political orthodoxy. Politicians who want to win their votes will implement policies that appease them.

 

[sweetiepie]

KNN according to Very Kind Lady @ginfreely is definitelee a big YES KNN

To ccb people with ccb mouth it’s my fault for not declaring to them that I have scoliosis and bow leg and couldn’t swim (then) and yet I completed OBS with a dive into the sea!

Oh ya not just we canoe long distance for the whole day from pulau ubin to Coney Island, we capsized the canoe in the sea on purpose and then upright the canoes. Very comprehensive course! And we did dinghy sailing for whole day too. The only time I sailed in life!

Thanks to OBS for training up my resilience!

But according to my uncle is build ki lan lo KNN

 

[syed putra]

First of all, are these outdoor activities vendors related to PAP ?

Most likely MOE if not PAP. These activities benefit the guys who run it more than the students eho cannot opt out.

 

[dredd]

This brings to mind the 1980s and 1990s when communities were encouraged to donate money to charities by watching celebrities do hair-raising stunts on TV. I don't know who thought of the idea that watching someone jump off a high floor will encourage anyone to donate money or in this case, instil confidence?

 

[tobelightlight]

going against the establishment and not vaccinate and mask yourself is character building. Are you?

If a person can see through the bullshit of the govt, then go against it. This is character.

 

[birdie69]

First of all, are these outdoor activities vendors related to PAP ?

The question is whether did the Minister's son or daughter took part in these high risk activities, yes?

 

[cocobobo]

Every Sg karen wants their child to be resilient, independent and have initiative.
Every Sg karen also hires a maid so the child doesn't have to lift a finger.

 

[laksaboy]

This brings to mind the 1980s and 1990s when communities were encouraged to donate money to charities by watching celebrities do hair-raising stunts on TV. I don't know who thought of the idea that watching someone jump off a high floor will encourage anyone to donate money or in this case, instil confidence?

Indeed. First it was the NKF, then Renci joined in the fun.

Each year had quite a number of those charity shows. This foundation, that foundation etc.

I watched their shows for entertainment, never donated a dime.

Then the NKF Titty Durai scandal happened. Some years later, the Renci 'I bought a horse in Australia' monk scandal followed. And after that, Kong Hee and the CHC.

And here we are today.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._T._Durai
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shi_Ming_Yi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kong_Hee

 

[tobelightlight]

https://www.straitstimes.com/opinio...sk-activities-essential-to-character-building

Here we have a prime example of a 'Karen'. A concern troll with the sanctimonious 'won't someone please protect the children' stance.

They are the same twits who value safety, security and comfort above everything else.

Unfortunately, since women are allowed to vote, this 'turtle' mentality will inevitably attain political orthodoxy. Politicians who want to win their votes will implement policies that appease them.

i read the article a bit. So this sort of event has been conducted for 20 + years aka 2 decades. and when an accidental death happens. She started being righteous. How convenient.

 

[dredd]

Indeed. First it was the NKF, then Renci joined in the fun.

Each year had quite a number of those charity shows. This foundation, that foundation etc.

I watched their shows for entertainment, never donated a dime.

Then the NKF Titty Durai scandal happened. Some years later, the Renci 'I bought a horse in Australia' monk scandal followed. And after that, Kong Hee and the CHC.

And here we are today.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/T._T._Durai
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shi_Ming_Yi
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kong_Hee

Fun Fact: The 3 amigos of TT Durex, Fake monk and Kong Hee Fatt Choy are all from Raffles Institution... The place where most white-collared criminals in Sinkeepoo begin life.

 

[shittypore]

Was safety measures in place full when the kid did his climb? We don't know really how it happened, I don't trust ST's reporting! Karen's kids will all only enjoy virtual climbing and NS.

 

[tobelightlight]

Was safety measures in place full when the kid did his climb? We don't know really how it happened, I don't trust ST's reporting! Karen's kids will all only enjoy virtual climbing and NS.

Yup, take mainstream media with a huge pinch of salt.

 

[sweetiepie]

To ccb people with ccb mouth it’s my fault for not declaring to them that I have scoliosis and bow leg and couldn’t swim (then) and yet I completed OBS with a dive into the sea!

 

[mojito]

Of course not. That is why GRCs exist to nurture future ministers.