The Future - Built by our Young Generation

Was Just reading an article, Times Magazine,while i was taking a dump,about how the S'pore Government, PM lee is shaping up the Future Singapore. The Young Generation at present, who will be playing a key fundamental role in moulding our lion city.

NOW, 40 years ago,we were one of the poorest countries in Asia. We were poorer than India, Malaysia, Thailand and even Indonesia who were thriving at that moment with the Dutch Colonolization.

In 40 years, WE have become one of the most aspired and richest state in ASIA. Our Global signature is impeccable. Truly impressive. All made possible by our pioneers and forefathers, the Older Generation.

Now back to PM lee's vision of the future build by our younger generation.
I am very very afraid and sad.

Teenagers and some young adults ( 18 to 23) are getting more ignorant and pampered.
Tragically, they are more well informed about the contestants of Project Superstar than to even realise that our President actually went through a elective process and is carrying on his next term

I can bet my last dollar, if you walk out on the streets, approach any young adult, be it a NUS/NTU/SMU/SIM undergraduate, he or she will tell you the names of 3 Project Superstar contestants or perhaps the latest American Idol winner.

But when quizzed about the presidential election, asking them to name 1, brave dude who contested(thats actually a strong word), who applied to be the Next S'pore president, am pretty sure they would have absolutley no idea.

Some are more informed about the trials of Ming Na murder than the sitaution in the USA.
If the oil prices are going to remain as it is, its going to have an huge effect on the global economy.
HELLO People - anyone at HOME?
Maybe they are too busy finding out Zoe Tays Baby's name or Tay Peng Hui girfriend's name.

The Future - Built by our Young Generation ?

And what about National Service. I hear that you can ONLY punish soldiers at different times of the day. AND there is a limit for punishment?
Have you seen Pulau tekong lately?
I read they are going to have futher developments so to make the soldiers and their parents feel as comfortable as possible.

The Future - Built by our Young Generation ?

I would also like to raise this issue about Puntuality. Punctuality is the core of Discipline and Self Enrichment.
I just gave a talk to my colleagues about Punctuality.Also realised that Younger adults are not well versed in Time management
They seem to take things granted, arrive for work late, go to appointments late.
GEEZ!

In the early 80s there were no MRT system. Handphones were not affordable. Our roads and bus system were not as fluid as of now.
AND, people still manage to come to work or meets schedules on time.

There is no excuse for being late. If you think you are, then you have to make provisions.Contigencies. Plan. Adapt and Improvise.
You DO know how to go to a movies on time.
You DO know how to switch on your favourite TV program before it starts