Straits Time
St Reflection 16
Question 1)
A) List two reasons why teens are reluctant to call helplines despite the promise of anonymity and professional help.
1) Teens find it wierd to talk to people they have never met before, let alone confide in them.
2) Teens find it wimpy to call the helplines.

B) According to Ms Lily Chu, how does Touch Leadership and Mentoring prefer to help troubled teens?
Touch Leadershop and Mentoring says that they prefer to help youths through more direct ways, such as educational workshops in schools, face-to-face counselling and home visits.

Question 2)
Have you confided in your friends or family members about the problems you face in school/ life? Why or why not?
Yes, I confide in my family, but very seldom. The reason I seldom talk to my family about my problems is because i do not think they can help me much. At the most, they can only help by counseling me. Although it might make me feel slightly better, I do not really think it solves the problem. However, I do not confide in friends. The reason I do not is mainl because I think they might simply make fun of me.
Have you been betrayed by your friends before? If yes, how? (You may change the names of the people involved for privacy)
No, I have not. Although they have done somethings which others may regard as betrayal, I don't think that my friends have done anything to intentionally hurt me.

Koru spoke at 2:08 AM
St Reflection 15

Question 1)
a) What are the 4 rules for religious harmony?

1. All groups have to exercise tolerance and restraint.
2. Keep religion separate from politics.
3. Government must remain secular.
4. Maintain the common space that all Singaporeans share.

b) In your opinion, how can we maintain a common space in schools?
For food problems, school principles can hire different people from different religions to operate different stalls. They can cook differnt foods for pupils who require differnet dietary needs.

Question 2)
Do you respect other religions? Why or why not? What do you think of children who stay away from their parents' funerals because they believe the traditional rites are against their new religion?

I respect other religions. I need to accept the ways of other religions, even if they are irritating or bother me in any way. If I were to get irritated by a religious practice, I would still be in no place to complain about it.
Children who stay away from their parents' funerals just because of traditional rites really do not appreciate their parents enough. Parents brought their children up, and yet, because of a traditional rite, they do not even want to send their parents off properly. They are just too much.






Koru spoke at 9:09 PM
St Reflection 14

Question 1)
a) What is the modus operandi (method of operating) of the con artists?

The con artists uses the excuse that they are from the Lions Befrienders, wanting to help the elderly clean their flats, but instead, they search the house for money, and then take it. If the resident notices this, they will say that they will go to a nearby ATM and withdraw money for them.
b) What are the Lion Befrienders planning to do to ensure the old folks do not get conned again?
The spokesman of the Lions Befrienders will ask the new staff to be introduced to the people they visit by full-time workers or experienced volunteers, so the senior citizens recognise the people who visit them.

Question 2)
Do you like doing social work? Why or why not?
Yes. It gives me a sense of achievement when i help the elderly or do CIP to clean areas like the beach and the park near my school. However, I cant help but to feel a little disgusted when the area is extremely dirty. Other than that, it also feels good to offer help to people who need it, espically senior citizens. For example, if I saw an old man who has fallen off his bike, I would ask him if he was fine, and offer help if needed.


Koru spoke at 8:57 PM
St Reflection 13
Question 1)
A)What are the 2 worrying trends about drug trafficking mentioned in the article?

One of the trends is that woman and teens are getting caught up in drug trafficking. Another worrying trend is the increase of Singaporeans becoming "drug mules" and being caught overseas.

B)Why are Singaporeans increasingly being used as "drug mules"?
Singaporeans are used as "drug mules" is due to our reputation for being tough on drugs.

Question 2) What will you do if you find out that one of your friends is selling drugs? How will you react if someone tries to sell you drugs?
I will first tell him about the consequences of having drugs in one's possesion, let alone selling them. I will also try to find out why he or she is doing this, because I am sure that they know they are going against the law by doing this. If somebody tried to sell me drugs, I would immediately give them an answer, 'No.' I would not want to waste money on something that would get me in jail and ruin my future.

Koru spoke at 9:00 PM
St Reflection 12
Question 1)
A) Why is it easy for burglars to break into stalls at the two markets in the Kallang area?
The two markets at Kallang areas were too much of an easy target due to open ceilings. With a little help from a friend, anybody could have broken in.
B) What is the Geylang East Central Merchants' Association going to do about the break ins?
The NEA and other authorities will look into improving the markets' security, even if it included changing the design of the store.
Question 2)
What do you think should be done to tighten the security of the markets? What do you think of the burglars who brazenly break into the stalls?
Store holders should be more aware of their shop's security. Even if there was the slightest chance for any thief or burglar to break in, they would almost immediately seize the opportunity to do so, for no matter how little money is in the cashier. Also, the government should tighten security in places like markets. Burglars who break into the stalls have no sense of shame. Life as a hawker is not exactly the easiest job to begin with, yet these people still insist of stealing from them. People who do this should reflect on what they have done, who they have done it to, and why they did it. If the person really needs money, he should get a proper job, and earn some money for himself. I believe that the feeling of earning his own money is much better, compared to stealing from others.

Koru spoke at 8:58 PM
St Reflection 11
Question 1)
A) Why is cheer leading an expensive sport?
Made to measure uniforms, pom-poms' and shoes, some of the items which will cost anybody a lot of money, epically since they're imported from countries such as the US and Taiwan.
B) What makes cheer leading such a tough sport?

The time a cheerleader has to spend just to practice is two to five times a day, and four hours each training session. Also, such vigorous practice may lead to injuries, whether fatal or minimal. Medical bills for these injuries can set a cheerleader back by a lot.

Question 2)
What is your opinion of cheerleaders? If given a chance, would you join cheer leading? Why/ why not?
Cheerleaders are very brave, as it's not easy to just fall back, hoping someone will catch you, or standing on someone else's shoulders, balancing yourself. Given the chance, I would not join cheer leading. I do not have so much spare time, neither do I have so much money for the uniform. Although it is a very interesting sport, I still do not wish to join.


Koru spoke at 9:22 PM
St Reflection 10
Question 1
What are some of the problems involved in separating a conjoined twin?

The main problem would be the extremly high chance of death. And if the operation passes, there is also a chance that the patients would not be in good shape.

Question 2
If you were a part of a conjoined twin, would you rather stay together with your twin for the rest of your life or would you both risk your lives to go for an operation? Why?
I would rather remain joined with my twin, as I would not want to risk te lives of not only myself, but my twin as well. Even if it was uncomfortable at first, I am quite sure that I would have gotten used to it. Even if my twin and I got stared at for our appearance, I would not mind it, as we would not exactly be just another person.

Koru spoke at 9:00 PM