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The book sheds light on the transformation of childhood in Singapore, over our many milestones. It is a collection of lectures by distinguished authorities on various aspects of childhood. They encompass a rich mix of historical material and personal anecdotes garnered from the speakers themselves and their respective professional expertise. Salient questions from the audience are also included with the speakers' replies.
Sample Chapter(s)
Foreword (36 KB)
Children — Our Hope and Future (281 KB)
Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- Children — Our Hope and Future (Vivian Balakrishnan)
- Children and Childhood in the Singapore Chinese Family: Some Observations over Five Decades (Ann Wee)
- Changing Social Mores: Protecting Children from Themselves? (Walter Woon)
- From Generation to Generation: Growing Up in Singapore (Aline Wong)
- Preparing our Children for the World of Tomorrow (Ho Kwon Ping)
- For Our Children's Sake: Gentle Reminders of Parental Responsibility (Leong Wai Kum)
- The Modern Dilemma: Reconciling Children, Family and Career (Halimah Yacob)
- Your Children are Not Your Children (Janadas Devan)
Readership: Readers who are interested in learning more about the diverse social trends and issues pertinent to the welfare of children, youth and families in Singapore.
