Post #25.

June Holidays. (18/06/2009)

Picture Discussion:

This picture depicts several children and teachers at a grass patch. I can see that it is a garden as the ground that they are stepping on is grassy and there are low fences surrounding the grass patch. Probably this grass patch is located just in front of a kindergarten as there are fences surrounding the area to prevent the children from running outside. In the foreground there is a lady in all smiles, who is most probably the teacher in the kindergarten. Based on her actions, I guess they are playing the game of 'The eagle catching chicks', whereby the person in front is the mother hen, and her job is to protect her chicks from the eagle who is trying to prey on them. This game probably interests the children alot, as seen from their excited and happy faces. Before this picture was taken, the children were probably informed about the game session and were probably already excited. I think that having a game session is good for the children as they have the right to enjoy their childhood and leave a good impression as they grow up. If I were to give this picture a title, I would call it 'Happiness garden'.

Conversation:

There are certainly many problems faced by women wishing to persue a career and have a family. Firstly, they would not have enough time to spend with their children, and the result could be disasterous as growing children requires much attention. This is exceptionally dangerous since both parents would be working in this case. Secondly, there might be family problems arising within the family. This is possible for families living together with elders in the family. Being a career women, returning from work is tiring and they might not have the energy to prepare meals for the family. The elders, having the older thinkings, might not be able to think in their shoes and misunderstandings would thus occur. Thirdly, the kinship bond between the family would not be strong, take for example, between the working mother and her daughter, or the working daughter-in-law with her mother. Since the working women would seldom be at home or returning home at irregular hours, the time which they spend together would be affected and this would in turn affect their bond. In conclusion, although women are encouraged to work and showcase their talents, it is advisable to gain consent of everyone in the family, be it the husband or the mother-in-law. This will ensure smooth family relationships and lesser quarrels.