Preschoolers should not be given any homework or assignments or any school related activities after school hours.

At this age, they should be out playing under the sun or rain or wind or any weather. Not be given homework or any assignment of that matter.

You know what happens when notifications from school informing parents on pending assignments to be handed in on certain dates?

Parents end up doing it!

Most recently, we were asked to make decorations for Lunar New Year with our child under the guise of festive season and bonding with child excuse.

Guess what? There is show and tell session where they can share with the class how they make the craft.

EXCUSE ME? Tsk. I am already a happy mum if my son does not scream and shout when I switch the tv off at home.

I hope the educators are happy when my child tell them, “I helped pulled off the double sided tape.” (Provided my almost 4 years old boy can articulate this.)

Come handing in assignment day, I thought the lantern we made was good enough since I added a LED light in it but other kids started showing up with dragons, calligraphy and bigger, glossier lanterns.

Do I feel guilty or jealous that others can make better craft? Not at all. I am damn proud that I did not let him go to school empty handed.

This should not be a competition because nothing at this age needs to be a competition.

Son, maybe your classmate will be a lantern or craft master in future. It is perfectly okay if you are not cut out to be one. Take your time to figure your life out.