Some thoughts ...

I was talking to my friend about ageing population in Singapore.

One solutions to fill the gap between the young and the old is to "import" foreigners. Hopefully, these foreigners could help to stabilize and keep our economic structure and various systems in pace before our young pillars could mature to take over. Another solution is to extend the working lifespan of the seniors.

Meanwhile, the responsibility for upbringing our young pillars still lie in the hand of modern generation. The seniors may have their wisdom in shaping the policy and systems in how the society should run, it always differ when it goes to the level where people are actually doing it. To think and to do is always a world of difference. The seniors have to be able to understand the world of our juniors, not just base on research, hear-say or collective information.

2 days ago, news of ministry to have 3000 plus job opportunities in the educational field in 2009 instead of the initial 1000 plus really got me worried. Does it mean that more senior teachers have gone into retirement OR have the young generation given up teaching as a profession over the years OR is it pure indication that more young babies are now going to schools? The ministry has promised no pay-cut but more investment into educational facilities. My other concern is what is the job scope of teachers, who are we ready to employ into teaching profession?

Yes, you should get a job when you need the money. But some job needs more than just responsiblity. Does Singapore allow us space in our life to love and care for others? Teachers need love in order to love the children. Parents need to love the kids so that the kids know how to love the teachers and other kids. Parents need to love the school and the school need to love the parents too.

We are experts of our own world and everyone needs to see that and respect that. No one is superior than anyone. Yes, the economy may be bad but it's the people (including the government ... I mean government is humans too!) to fill in what is lacking in between the young and old --- I reckon it's LOVE !!! (not just responsibility, not just money).

People in Singapore, I like to dedicate this song "Wonderful Love" (Click the player on your LEFT) to all of you in the new year 2009. LIFE still goes on, regardless the economy is good or bad. Most importantly, hold on to your belief in LIFE and have faith in what you are doing. Keep to your direction !!! All the BEST !!!