Parents Experience Teenage Stress With Their Kids: My Parent, My Classmate - Part 4 | On The Red Dot

As the final week of school approaches, the four parents continue to navigate the challenging secondary school landscape. Dad Steven Wong grapples with the complexities of Secondary 3 Additional Mathematics while Parent Mazni's unlikely friendship with a newfound friend leads her to a basketball showdown. In the meantime, Apelles' passion for his chosen co-curricular activity shines brightly, but Arra is regretting her choice.
As the students face increasing pressure from upcoming exams and greater expectations from co-curricular activities, will they be able to cope? And how will this impact the parent-child relationship-will it strengthen or strain it?
00:00 Introduction
01:24 Mum receives results of a tough Maths test
03:56 Can Dad help with secondary school Maths?
07:53 "I want to quit my CCA"
10:39 A self-initiated Teachers' Day performance
14:38 A parent and child basketball match
19:36 Parents, what does this experience mean to you?
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[@DancingMomochine]

That one thing that stood out the most for me was how Mdm Mazni unite Dian and Jovianne. Jovianne was portrayed to be an outcast in class, with no friends around her, but Mdm Mazni told Dian to give her a chance and integrate her during recess time. It's very rare for such things to happen in school.

[@doritos7774]

It was really touching and I wish the best for Jovianne in her future studies and relationships.

[@mtmt1274]

mdm mazni is such an angel

[@joylu1947]

Jovianne seems like a sweet girl whom people just need to get to know better. Secondary school is often a difficult place to fit in and I hope Jovianne finds a group of friends she can relate to and not be discouraged :)

[@Charmaine296]

Every year do one season please I love so much this series please do more

[@joshuatiew6358]

I really hope these kids (and others who may feel the same way as them) don't feel discouraged from getting bad grades, everyone appears to be really intelligent in their own ways (especially for their age), it is just that some subjects can be really challenging on its own and it's not their fault at all!

[@cbkia]

I feel bad for Jovianne again, her letter to Mazni gets shown to everyone on the internet But overall quite touchingn

[@joyce132]

I would love to see an episode where Dian's mom cooks for Jovianne.

[@hecker_elyh8]

shan ni is so hardworking, i could NEVERRR

[@doritos7774]

Her handwriting is amazing !!

[@mtmt1274]

shan ni is very mature for her age and i hope she does well in life

[@Amy-xk4ok]

"If she's going to keep quitting like this, it will make her look more like a quitter than someone who can persevere in something" 9:52 . Honestly, i think it's better to know one's boundaries, know how much stress one can take. No point in doing something that just makes you feel bad. Saying things like this only adds bad rep for people who prioritise their mental wellbeing.

[@austen98]

She is a mother who has forgotten what it was like to be a child and the fact that her child is an individual and will eventually make her own choices regardless of her mother's feelings.

[@idontbelonganywhere1136]

i think it really depends but i see both ur points. if she wants to quit just because training is getting more intense, then that’s wrong. it’s a CCA, you signed up for it, now you have to take the responsibility and commit to the 3+ years u signed up for. that’s how students learn about responsibility and consequences. otherwise, parents will just be raising an entire generation of kids who want to quit simply when things get a little bit tougher. but if she wants to quit because of other reasons eg. the teachers are bullying her, the environment is very toxic, she’s getting made fun of constantly by her CCA mates, etc. then there’s nothing wrong with that. she should, in fact, quit, because that type of behaviour should not be tolerated. if it negatively affects you to this extent, then you should by all means quit because that’s the right thing to do

[@austen98]

It is great to see that the parents have some empathy towards the child's schooling life. This is in stark contrast to the previous series of "My Parent, My Classmate" where there was not a lot of it. Children, after all, are learning to navigate their way through life the best way they know how and all the while they are learning new things. So, the onus is on parents to support them in their endeavours while teaching them what is right and wrong, and let them make a decision on where they want to take their lives. After all, everyone is unique and that also includes their talents and proclivities.

[@WJHallyuLover8365]

fighting to all the children in here. Its nostalgic to see sec sch days in this documentary, and hope you all can achieve great heights

[@BasTianSonyeondan0613]

After watching the video, I couldn't help but notice the stark contrast between the educational systems in different countries. In one, the teachers and educators appear wholly dedicated to nurturing students' skills. They project an aura of approachability, making students feel comfortable seeking help when they grapple with difficult lessons. On the other hand, my experience with the educational system in my own country is somewhat different. It often feels as though students are hesitant to approach teachers. The prevailing sentiment seems to be that lessons are left largely to the students' own devices, under the assumption that they already possess a certain level of knowledge about the subjects at hand. This approach fosters a sense of independence, but it can also leave students feeling adrift, unsure of where to turn for guidance. I understand that the educators themselves are under immense pressure, often grappling with heavy workloads. And it's hard to ignore the fact that the government's lack of attention to the needs of educational institutions plays a significant role in shaping these dynamics. But the end result is a system where students often feel like they are an additional burden rather than active participants in their own learning process. While the independence and autonomy encouraged in our system have their merits, I can't help but feel that a more balanced approach, where teachers serve as both educators and approachable guides, would be more beneficial for students' overall learning experience.

[@wonjontheaxolotl]

HI SHAN NI IF YOU ARE WATCHING THIS IM WISHING U ALL THE BEST FOR AMATH!! :D hope you manage to improve for o levels :)

[@jadrianzhang2653]

Mr Ng

[@bruhbro1181]

i've seen you literally everywhere, what have you been up to

[@wonjontheaxolotl]

@@bruhbro1181 making math videos LOL

[@fungph]

It is wonderful to see parents who are actively involved in their children's lives. It must be a fulfilling and inspiring experience to witness your children grow and develop in new ways. You can sense the genuine, uplifting emotions and the hope for a brighter future for their children. ❤

[@russelllooi7887]

couldnt agree more with everyone! loved this series and kudos to the entire red dot team producing this for us to watch!! thank you!

[@Jp18888]

Touching leh. Really like the bond between Dian and mom.

[@janeloh2952]

It great to see Parents n Children gel up together!!!!!!!!Cheers!!!!!

[@seth-leong-scott3474]

Great series, enjoyed watching all episodes. Hoping for a season 2 with the sec school or even JC students

[@renderz8435]

Actually im hoping to see sec sch series but where parents follow kids from IP schs, i think the command of english and the topics they talk about will be v different

[@brucehunter782]

Such an excellent series! hope to see more in the future

[@kasinadarajan7165]

Quite a good insightful series. Not many parents can fully understand what their kids go through in school and personal life during their early teens so hope they would realise through such similar experiences when to be like friends, like parents and when to be like an elder sibling as that would really help kids cope with their early teen years and have people dear to them who they can confide in freely. Also, that is a phase which involves a huge jump from being sheltered in primary school to stepping up to be young, independent adults, in this increasingly highly competitive society

[@doritos7774]

My own parenting style is: always go through what your child is going through: look through their schoolbooks and worksheets, be genuinely interested about their friends, play the games that they play and read the books that they read. This allows you to communicate to them as a friend who shares the same interests. This starts from young, all the way to the teens. Putting in this hard work daily as a parent allows you to form a bond with your child that will last. I am a parent who still plays Minecraft and Roblox Bed Wars, read Dog Man and Harry Potter and also know all the quirks of my child's teachers and his close friends.

[@tonycheezal5650]

Good luck to you guys, try your best!

[@chloesa4487]

I haven't watch any local tv shows in years but I love this series! I'm glad I came across this and I can't wait for S3!

[@jzlly.c]

Really well done production 🎉

[@SecurityWasHereRBLX]

Hong Kong and Singapore are very similar in school greetings, everyone is always so sleepy 😂 1:28

[@deltasi]

9:03 haha she is so real for this. I often dislike make up too😂

[@PeaceLoveDolls]

The math looks harder than US secondary math.

[@snsdjerry]

nth wrong wat change cc bo pian mah i last time no cca also

[@renderz8435]

19:39 no offense but if a teacher has such broken english, is she fit to teach sec sch students?

[@russiasucks7170]

Maybe your English is more broken !

[@renderz8435]

somehow i got an A for GP so that probably doesn't matter anymore? :)@@russiasucks7170 the diff btw the standard of teachers in IP schools vs neighborhood schools are really stark

[@martinbrock713]

“This is because education is not about competition with one’s classmates but learning through collaboration and teamwork with one’s peers,” Paul SDP

[@doritos7774]

Please take your politics off this channel.

[@snsdjerry]

ask the band next year do mj

[@snsdjerry]

Sha Ni looks like those future kpop girl group member

[@yulyenn]

shan ni @?

[@martinbrock713]

SDP also said that class-size should be reduced to no more than 20 students per teacher. This will enhance teacher-pupil interaction.

[@jonyq]

Probably the only useful suggestion from SDP

[@Jolin_Toh]

So need double the number of classrooms or classes held or double the amount of teachers.. increase or double school fees, might not be viable now.

[@Chill-Ice]

15:25 OH NAH Danisha is in Jovianne's class, why I recognise too many ppl from pri sch

[@snsdjerry]

migrate!!!

[@linzixuan29]

Third

[@hecker_elyh8]

933 views, 25 minutes ago, 32 likes 10thhh

[@snsdjerry]

why so many math sia wth better just 1

[@martinbrock713]

SDP also proposes to abolish the PSLE, and this should be complemented by broadening the curricula and reducing the workload. He added: “Such an approach will enrich our students’ educational experience and prepare them for a future that will require them to be well-rounded, intelligent individuals.”

[@martinbrock713]

The SDP believes that education must be the process where an individual learns to discover oneself and, in doing so, endeavour to improve the human condition.

[@russiasucks7170]

Yeah put forth so many ideas , go through so many general elections and still with lousy results. What a loser SDP made up of clowns

[@martinbrock713]

On using education to reduce inequality, Prof Tambyah pointed out that school- and class-ranking be scrapped. Schools will not segregate pupils according to their examination results.

[@alvinmath]

Shut up lah.

[@martinbrock713]

For the sake of our nation’s future, it is important that we teach our children that reading and learning can be enjoyable and intrinsically rewarding.

[@TheLushProduction]

This is such a good season 🥹 JC next? Or kids go to work with parents hehe

[@p4140]

Such an excellent series! hope to see more in the future