To teach a Crab to walk straight.

In the name of Allah,

most gracious,most merciful.

I’m angry and disappointed at a lot of malay community. I’m not trying to be racist. but their “slacking” attitude has always been proven time and again.

I have a malay student; primary 4. very very weak in all his subject. he might prolly end up in foundation class next year. of course, after a month of observation, i reported to his mother on his conduct in class. being unresponsive, won’t listen and plays always.

I explained to her what is his major major weakness; gave her examples. nevermind my thughts on her reactions, all i care is that i tried to create a rapport with his mother.

the next few lessons, i tried to coach him little by little.

and i THOUGHT he was improving. somehow.

there were once i asked him if his parents ever scold him; or his parents reactions when getting the examination results or simply, what he does at home before and after school.

haiya. how do i begin?

just now, we covered science. we went through the questions by questions. there was a moment, he took the stapler bullets on the floor and threw it on the board. i had it with so, i chided, ” put it down! you want to play? then go outside. go. just go.” but of course, child once scolded gets intimidated, he just shook his head and went silent for about 10 minutes.

the lesson ended and i went out of the classroom frustrated. at his parents and himself.

he knows that he’s weak. his parents KNOW that he is weak yet does nothing about it. he FAILS BADLY in his subjects, YOU SCOLD HIM!!!! NOT LEAVE HIM ALONE! FOR GOD’S SAKE, HE’S 10! fine, if you don’t want to scold him, but do something about it then. teach him at home or whatever methods you find it useful.

it’s rubbish, how these parents can raise their children up to be mediocre beings.

if you can’t afford to take care of them, then don’t bloody have one!

and he! he knows he is weak, yet does nothing about it. he doesnt even try!

sigh.

Really. People around u can either break or make you.

That’s how critical a nation, community, classroom,acquintances, friends and family can be.