It could have been any one of our kids. It could have been anyone of my ex-colleagues or friends who are teachers. Anyone who is a parent can almost feel the paralyzing sense of fear of loss or even grief.
I have never felt the need for 11 yr old kids to go on "overseas learning journeys" as the education ministry over here likes to call them. There seriously is no need to. Unnecessary risks and costs are involved. Perhaps the kids can learn more about other countries better. Perhaps they can appreciate their family, home and school more after the OJL. But isn't 11 yrs old just a little too young for that?
No 11 yr old kid of mine is ever gonna go to another country without me or their Daddy, if I can help it! I'm so gonna keep them as close to the nest as possible till they are ready to handle walking, travelling around Sg by themselves and can comfortably and confidently purchase things in local shops, or even request for help from local strangers here first.
Sigh. Heart still aching. :(
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