You should get your children to do some outdoor sports or games like soccer, cycling, jogging, basketball, swimming, etc...
I believe that all children should learn to swim and cycle as these are basic skills that they will use one day.
At one time, there were quite a handful of kids drowning in private pools in condominiums while visiting their friends, etc...
Besides, Singapore is an island so we should be able to swim as a basic surviving skill.
Why cycle? It is easier to learn when they are young. Also, if they go to the park or camps, they can rent bicycles and cycle together. Also, if they ever go overseas to study and work, cycling is a common means of transport in places like Holland, US, China, ......
I used to cycle to school during my secondary school days in Malaysia.
Jason was keen on soccer and I trained him the basic skills in an open field near our home. It was tough on my two knees but it was fun and we also have a great time bonding together.
Jason eventually played soccer for his Temasek Primary School and continue to do so for his St. Patrick's Secondary School now. We are proud of his achievements in soccer including street soccer too.
BTW, I also played soccer for my secondary school and so did my father who played at club level in Penang.
Jas posing in our garden; one of my favourite photos of him!
Warming up; our house is just near this field which has been turned into a street soccer court and called Aida Park now.
Jason running with the soccer ball; nice shot!
Father and son.....!
So, find some time to do outdoor activities with your children ...... great bonding.... and also they will be learning some lifetime skills too.....
Happy Parenting.....
David
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