Parents, are you fighting over the PSLE? Put your child first
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Parents should put their child at the centre when it comes to major milestones such as the PSLE.
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- Parents can have conflicting views on PSLE preparation, causing stress for the child and family, with common "good cop, bad cop" dynamics.
- Differences in parental expectations stem from fears and beliefs about success, impacting the child's well-being and family harmony.
- Counselling and open communication help parents understand each other and prioritise the child's needs, strengthening family relationships.
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SINGAPORE – In a classic case of “good cop, bad cop”, the father of the primary school child whose grades had been dropping for two years felt that the child needed a break. The mother, the “bad cop”, wanted the child, who would be taking the PSLE, to have more tuitoin.
