Dear Agony Aunt
Welcome to our parenting advice column! Parenthood is a journey filled with joy, challenges, and everything in between. Whether you’re a first-time parent or have a growing family, we understand that the ups and downs of raising children can be overwhelming at times.
In this column, we provide a safe space to address your concerns, seek guidance, and share experiences. From managing toddler tantrums to navigating the teen years, we’re here to offer support and advice to help you feel more confident and empowered in your parenting journey. So, submit your questions, dilemmas, and stories to sales@tuitionnearme.org or complete this online form, and let’s navigate the rollercoaster of parenthood together.
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Worried Mother: Son says school is not important because he aspires to be live stream gamer
Dear Agony Aunt, I am a mother of a 10-year-old boy who is currently studying in primary school. Lately, I have been feeling extremely worried about his attitude towards education. My son seems to be disinterested in his studies and is constantly talking about becoming a live streaming gamer when he grows up. While I… Read more
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Help! My Son Speaks Chinese with Ang Mo Accent Even Though He Is Chinese!
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to seek your advice on a matter that has been causing me great distress. My son, who is in primary school, is struggling with his Chinese language studies. What worries me even more is that he seems to have developed an “Ang mo” (Caucasian) accent when speaking Chinese, despite… Read more
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Advice Needed: Worried Daughter Will Fail PSLE Because of Obsession With Taylor Swift
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to seek your advice on a matter that has been causing me a great deal of worry. My daughter, who is in primary school, has developed an intense obsession with Taylor Swift. While I have no issue with her admiring a pop star, my concern is that this obsession… Read more
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Embarrassed Mother: Son In Elite Secondary School But Still Buying So Many Pokemon Cards
Dear Agony Aunt, I am writing to you because I am at my wit’s end with my son’s behavior. He is a bright young boy who attends an elite secondary school, and I have always had high hopes for his future. However, I am deeply concerned about his recent obsession with collecting Pokemon cards. It… Read more
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Concerned Mother: Son thinks school is useless and more like a playground or daycare for older children
Dear Agony Aunt, I hope you can help me with a situation that has been weighing heavily on my mind. My son is in primary school, and lately, he has been expressing some very concerning views about his education. He often tells me that he thinks school is “useless” and that it feels more like… Read more
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Worried Mother: Son keeps giving up and changing his CCAs
Dear Agony Aunt, I am a mother of a young boy who is currently studying in primary school. I am writing to seek your advice regarding a matter that has been causing me a great deal of frustration and concern lately. My son has been signing up for various Core Curricular Activities (CCAs) at his… Read more