Talk about the down side of civilization.

As we move up technologically, we regress in mannerism. The oxymoron of such a statement shouldn't be lost on you if you take a look around at the general Singaporean.

For every kind soul who gives up the seat for pregnant ladies/old folks/young children/mothers loaded with shopping, pram AND kid(s), there will be 10 who occupies the seat, blatantly eyeing the swollen bump of a pregnant lady.

For every considerate driver on the road, there will be 100 more who cuts into your lane without so much as a signal.

For every one person who hangs back and lets the young, old and ail board or alight public transports first, there will be a thousand more who rush to to be the first.

What civilness are we talking about then? What extent has education inculcate values in our children, the next generation then?

A teacher's work starts with the very time her students lay eyes on her. But a teacher's work always gets thrown off when the children leave the school and escapes into society. For the society has breed a generation of youngsters who knows not the meaning of wait, give and being considerate.

Why then have I stayed on in service and make the effort to drag myself to school each day?

The ability to have amazing results churned out of the machine, the chances to read the thank-yous and praises from the children and a group of supportive colleagues who let you rant about your bad days without interruptions.

I am a teacher. :)