Monday, February 26, 2007

Is professional parenting is the way to go for Singapore?

I do not think that professional parenting is the way to go for future Singapore.

Firstly, nothing in the world can replace the kind of love, care and concern the real parent can provide. Professional parenting may sound like a perfect solution to the rapidly changing world, but it is not able to take over parental love. The first thing a child recognizes when he or she is born. A child needs the real parental guidance only providable by the own parents, not just any other human. Can bring up the child exactly the way a parent would want them to be.

Secondly, the act of separating the child from his or her parents is cruel. The very act is already harsh. Which parent would want to be away from their child? I am sure no sane parent would leave their child at the hands of a “professional” to take care of. Even if they are very busy with their work and have to move about, they would hand their child to a relative. At least it will be safer that way.

Lastly, professional parenting goes against the law of nature. A parent has the right and responsibility to ensure the child receives the love and care from them. It is not something they can offload it to another. If this is the case, then why have the child at the first place?

In conclusion, professional parenting is not the way to go simply because it could not replace the most important thing of life, love.

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