A Presentation to draw attention to the importance of character development in the young ones. The texts are in English. (For some animation effects, you can download the PowerPoint. ) For the Video Presentation with audio Narration and Comments in Hokkien, please check out the Link at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhEAXGaj7XA

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KID
S

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REFLECT
Today, in this rat race society , many seem to
have forgotten the importance of character
development and the acquisition of moral
virtues in the child especially in the formative
ages. What is emphasized seems to be merely
cognitive skills, academic knowledge and
talents in various fields. We do not pay enough
attention to inculcate moral values and train
the young minds to be good and strong.
“Technologically,
we may be giants
but morally have
we become
dwarfs?”

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Soweto , aged 4 years 4 months
Soweto can sing, do
ballet and loves to imitate
Michael Jackson’s dance movements.
“How is Soweto in terms
of his discipline and manners ?
Does he throw tantrums
often ? How does he relate to
others ? Is he being
trained to be polite in his speech and
good in his actions ?”
REFLECT

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Lana , aged 4 years 10 months
Lana has excellent
language skills. She can recite words,
poems and nursery rhymes.
“Is Lana selfish and self-
centered? Does she share her
things with others ?
Is she grateful and appreciative of
her Blessings? Are the values of
helpfulness, generosity and
caring for others being
gradually inculcated into her ?”

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Ardie, Aged 4 years 11 months
Ardie has
the potential to be a computer
expert. He knows exactly
which CD ROM to use and how
to execute his interactive
educational software.
“Does Ardie get restless and
bored often ? How is he
when it comes to getting along
with other kids ? Has he already
learnt how to boast and be proud
of his ‘achievements’?”
REFLECT

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Nellie, aged 4 years 7 months
Nellie has
good rhythm. She will dance
fast to disco beats and slowly
when she hears the Waltz.
“Is Nellie always crying for
attention ? Does she ever show
consideration for others or is
she oblivious of the needs of
others ? She must be taught
how to care for others.”
REFLECT

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Willie, aged 4 years 11 months.
Willie loves to play golf with his baby
golf clubs and he has a pretty good
swing too.
“Does Willie like
to fight with his ‘weapons’ ? Is he
being trained to be gentle and kind
with others ? Is he being motivated
to be curious to learn about things
around him ?”
REFLECT

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Earnie, aged 4 years 9 months
Earnie can
serve and hit a shuttlecock . He
can sing many pop songs.
“ Is Earnie showing traits of
aggression and violence ? Is he
a hyperactive child ? Is he
being given simple positive
tasks to perform ?”
REFLECT

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Kennie, Aged 4 years 6 months
Kennie loves
computer games and plays football,
badminton and golf very well.
“ Is Kennie a patient and gentle
child? Can he play with others in a
friendly and cooperative manner or
is he often unreasonable and
wanting things his way ?
Is he being exposed to aggressive
and violent Computer Games at
this tender age ?
Is he often restless?”
REFLECT

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REFLECT
Sonnie, Aged 5 years 2 months
Sonnie is great
in Computer Games and can play
the Piano too.
“ Is Sonnie an
honest and polite child or has he
already learnt crooked ways like
lying, foul speech and rowdiness ?
Is he receiving good moral
education from his parents or
are the parents too busy chasing
material wealth ?”

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Melanie, Aged 5 years 8 months
Melanie loves to dance be it traditional dances or ballet.
She is also a good storyteller.
“Is Melanie being taught the importance of moral
virtues like honesty, humility, patience and kindness ?
Does she show traits of Jealousy, ‘Kiasu’ and Conceit ?
Does she go into tantrums, never ever satisfied
with what she has?”
REFLECT

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Timmie, Aged 4 years 7 months
Timmie is pushed to excel
academically at the
kindergarten. He can spell well
and is good at Maths.
“Is Timmie mischievous,
quarrelsome or naughty ?
Is he being educated as to what
is acceptable behaviour so
that he will not grow up to be a
spoilt brat ?”
REFLECT

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So many parents do not
realize the importance of
giving their children good
religious and moral
education. They only
emphasize academic
achievements and
insufficient attention is
given to the moral and
character development of
the children.

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The End
The end
With Metta,
Bro. Oh Teik Bin
Education must
emphasize character
development
and morality.
Only then can people
live peacefully in a
society with harmony.