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Straits Times E-Forum Reflection (week 6)

Article: “Help for single mums in downturn” – ‘Main’ Section (Pg A4-5)

Question 1
=>What project was launched to help single mums? Briefly explain what is this project about?
Answer :
The project is known as WeCare for U. It is about helping divorcees,widows and others single mother who not only have a tougher time juggling work and family, but also find it hard to get help. Beside, helpin those out of work to find jobs, they also encourage those work unable to go out to work to make use of their skills, like baking or sewing, so as to generate income, so that they were able to support herself and her children.

The project also give the mother a comprehensive guidebook, as to let them know how and where to get help, such as custody, care and maintenance of children; where to seek help for family violence; the telephone numbers of various support organisation.

Lastly, they planned the labour movement include a weekly reading programme for children, educational outing during school holidays, and talkibg on parenting, legal issues and financial matters.

Question 2
=>Imagine you come across a single mum who is unemployed, what are some advices you can give her? Who can she turn to?

Answer:
If i come across a single mum who is unemployed, i will advice them to either looking for a job on their own or ask someone they are close to help them find one. If possible, find a job with stable income so that they were able to support their children monthly.

She can turn to their kins, friends or even get help from the helpline, just like the NTUC's Woman's Development Secretariat.
Strait Time Reflection (week 5)

Article: "NTU death fall" - Home (pg B6)

Question 1
=> What are some indications which showed that the victim was facing problems before he committed the rash act?

Answer:
He began behaving strangely, he played computer games for many hours and also never revised for his upcoming examination, he did not do his project and he even cut off all communication with his friends. He did not reply in his MSN messenger too. His Asean Scholarship was revoked that might led him to commit the rash act.

Question 2
=>(a) Is it stressful being a student in Singapore? Explain.

Answer:
I find that being a student in singapore is quite stressful because there are many strong competitors from all over the world. Beside, we started school early in the morning and had to end school in the late evening. Moreover, tests and examinations were all squeezed together continuously. There is less form of entertainment as compared to other countries. There were actually children as young as 5 to 6 years old, started attending tuition.

=>(b) What are some problems you face as a student which add to your stress level?

Answer:
The tests and quizzes that I had in a day had causes me stressed. The competitive classmates that I study with also makes me felt rather stressed. The good results that my brother had gotten and I does not want to let my parents dissapointed. At the same time, they expect me to achieve as good as my brother had achieve had contribute stress to me too.