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Minor Issues: Lessons from May Schooling’s letter to her Olympian son

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Olympian Joseph Schooling takes his leave with his mother, Mrs May Schooling, and his girlfriend after announcing his retirement at the Chinese Swimming Club on April 2, 2024.

Olympian Joseph Schooling takes his leave with his mother, Mrs May Schooling, and his girlfriend after announcing his retirement at the Chinese Swimming Club on April 2.

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Michael Han

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SINGAPORE – When Joseph Schooling

announced his retirement from competitive swimming in April,

tributes poured in.

One of them was

from the Olympic champion’s mother, May Schooling,

and it caught my attention. Her letter’s conclusion sums up the heart of parenting.

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