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The book sheds light on the transformation of childhood in Singapore, over our many milestones. It is a collection of lectures by distinguished authorities on various aspects of childhood. They encompass a rich mix of historical material and personal anecdotes garnered from the speakers themselves and their respective professional expertise. Salient questions from the audience are also included with the speakers' replies.

Table of Contents
Foreword; Preface; Children - Our Hope and Future; Children and Childhood in the Singapore Chinese Family: Some Observations over Five Decades; Changing Social Mores: Protecting Children from Themselves?; From Generation to Generation: Growing Up in Singapore; Preparing our Children for the World of Tomorrow; For Our Children's Sake: Gentle Reminders of Parental Responsibility; The Modern Dilemma: Reconciling Children, Family and Career; Your Children are Not Your Children;

Speaking Of Children: The Singapore Children's

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      Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 14/12/2015
      ISBN13: 9789814699273, 978-9814699273
      ISBN10: 9814699276

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The book sheds light on the transformation of childhood in Singapore, over our many milestones. It is a collection of lectures by distinguished authorities on various aspects of childhood. They encompass a rich mix of historical material and personal anecdotes garnered from the speakers themselves and their respective professional expertise. Salient questions from the audience are also included with the speakers' replies.

      Table of Contents
      Foreword; Preface; Children - Our Hope and Future; Children and Childhood in the Singapore Chinese Family: Some Observations over Five Decades; Changing Social Mores: Protecting Children from Themselves?; From Generation to Generation: Growing Up in Singapore; Preparing our Children for the World of Tomorrow; For Our Children's Sake: Gentle Reminders of Parental Responsibility; The Modern Dilemma: Reconciling Children, Family and Career; Your Children are Not Your Children;

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