Inspirational story of a Japanese boy
Actually I believe the story. I've an old friend whose sis was married to a japanese. They have 4 kids.
You know what? When the kids go out to play, they will automatically pick up whatever litter they find in the streets. Apparently, there're not many dustbins near where they stay. So the kids will carry those rubbish all the way back home for disposal, to the chagrin of my friend's sis; but only because she's concerned with the contact with germs/bacteria.
These kids were inculcated by their dad to love their country since young.
You know what? When the kids go out to play, they will automatically pick up whatever litter they find in the streets. Apparently, there're not many dustbins near where they stay. So the kids will carry those rubbish all the way back home for disposal, to the chagrin of my friend's sis; but only because she's concerned with the contact with germs/bacteria.
These kids were inculcated by their dad to love their country since young.
It's in their culture. Part is civic consciousness n d cynical part of me also tends to second guessmarkfch wrote:Actually I believe the story. I've an old friend whose sis was married to a japanese. They have 4 kids.
You know what? When the kids go out to play, they will automatically pick up whatever litter they find in the streets. Apparently, there're not many dustbins near where they stay. So the kids will carry those rubbish all the way back home for disposal, to the chagrin of my friend's sis; but only because she's concerned with the contact with germs/bacteria.
These kids were inculcated by their dad to love their country since young.
dat public shame is a big thing to them n they r afraid of being ostracized.
u noticed they hv fewer dustbins but d public roads even in d neighbourhoods r kept clean by d citizens themselves?
No doubt they hv a great love for their country as d Fukushima disaster clearly demostrates.
It will only happen if we start with the adults first,Laughing wrote:After reading the thread, I know very well that my child will never do the same... So my next question is how can I instill a genuine love and concern for others in our kiasu & kiasi society? Sigh...
Ah Gong, Ah Ma, Papa, Mama ,maid and teachers and every adults
the kids came in contact with. .......it take a village to educate A Child.....
And Laughing, you and me can start the ball rolling first ....Deal