MP: School children should learn to clean toilets
Lianhe Wanbao - 32 mins ago
Member of Parliament (MP) Lee Bee Wah is wondering if local parents will support an initiative to have local school children take turns to wash toilets.
The MP left such a message on Facebook yesterday, saying, "I was told that in Japan, school children take turns to wash toilets so that they will have the habit of keeping (it) clean. Will our parents support this in Singapore?"
In response to her question, more than ten parents have expressed their support for the idea.
Many believe that this can help to "cultivate good upbringing habits" and some have even suggested speaking to schools to implement the idea.
Many respondents also feel that having maids to do the chores robs the children of the chance to learn to be independent.
A netizen, Mr Robin Yap, the managing director of a travel agency, even commented, "We must make this compulsory in Singapore."
"I don't think we should even consult the parents because I know some dotting Singaporean parents will say no as they have maids to clean their homes and (say things like) why should their kids learn to clean toilets."
MP Lee explained to reporters that her post was written in response to a recent report in which Dr Vivian Balakrishnan expressed hopes to consult the public on ways to curb litter bugs.
After speaking to her friends, MP Lee heard about how the Japanese people nurture good hygiene habits in their school children.
She said, "I would support this idea. I think it can help school children learn about maintaining the cleanliness of their environment. It will also help them learn independence and appreciate the hard work of cleaners."
MP Lee has a daughter in her 20s and a son who is 17 years old. She says that her children have also been helping to clean the toilets since they were young.
She explained, "When my maid goes on leave, the children have to help clean the toilets. They have been doing so since primary school."
Source: Lianhe Wanbao, 3 December 2011.
Lianhe Wanbao - 32 mins ago
Member of Parliament (MP) Lee Bee Wah is wondering if local parents will support an initiative to have local school children take turns to wash toilets.
The MP left such a message on Facebook yesterday, saying, "I was told that in Japan, school children take turns to wash toilets so that they will have the habit of keeping (it) clean. Will our parents support this in Singapore?"
In response to her question, more than ten parents have expressed their support for the idea.
Many believe that this can help to "cultivate good upbringing habits" and some have even suggested speaking to schools to implement the idea.
Many respondents also feel that having maids to do the chores robs the children of the chance to learn to be independent.
A netizen, Mr Robin Yap, the managing director of a travel agency, even commented, "We must make this compulsory in Singapore."
"I don't think we should even consult the parents because I know some dotting Singaporean parents will say no as they have maids to clean their homes and (say things like) why should their kids learn to clean toilets."
MP Lee explained to reporters that her post was written in response to a recent report in which Dr Vivian Balakrishnan expressed hopes to consult the public on ways to curb litter bugs.
After speaking to her friends, MP Lee heard about how the Japanese people nurture good hygiene habits in their school children.
She said, "I would support this idea. I think it can help school children learn about maintaining the cleanliness of their environment. It will also help them learn independence and appreciate the hard work of cleaners."
MP Lee has a daughter in her 20s and a son who is 17 years old. She says that her children have also been helping to clean the toilets since they were young.
She explained, "When my maid goes on leave, the children have to help clean the toilets. They have been doing so since primary school."
Source: Lianhe Wanbao, 3 December 2011.
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