Raising children..

Nel my 8 year old, has a special gift. However, it is not related to science, math, art, music or language. I'm talking about the gift of serving.

Today.. most families here have maids that serve parents and kids!! Many of these kids don't even know how to pour a glass of water for themselves, let alone for others. "kiasuism" is on the rise and i personally think that an over emphasis is being given to scoring for tests, mental math etc etc...all related to school education.

Although education is very important in today's world... I believe that there are other aspects that are equally important, which should not be neglected. eg. a child's character, spiritual growth, sense of others, serving the community etc etc.

Anyway...I'm rambling (it's 1 am). Anyway, back to Nel, whenever we have visitors..she's usually the first to serve them drinks, tidbits and stuff. Her actions always surprise my friends, as one friend recently said while receiving a drink from Nel "my child would never do that!"
I'd to say I was secretly proud of my Nel. :) in fact, heck, she's better than me when it comes to serving.

Even my friend's maids who come by are treated well and served by my little gal. I guess, she really has a special heart for others. Yeah, like a typical 8 year old, she has her days of mischief, temper and stuff, ...but hang around and you'll discover the wonderful heart of giving she has.

ok...back to bed now for me.