Of course, I'm a parent of two teenaged son.
Recently I found interesting but not so good news through the internet BBC news.
One is about the children's happiness.
According to the UNICEF, Dutch children have been rated the most fortunate children in Europe.
The Netherlands has come top of a leaguetable for child well-being across 21 industrialized countries ( including United States and Canada )
Unicef looked at relative poverty, educational and health standards. sexual behavior and the children's relationship with friends and parents.
Their parents and teachres expect less of them than some of their European counterparts.
This news reporters completed hisarticle as ; Happy adults raise happy children ~~
The other new is about South Korea's 'e-sports' stars and national obssession.
Do you know the meaning of 'e-sports'?
Ihave known that the e-sports meant computer game recently.
Cause, I'm not a early adapter and I haven't been good at computer gaming.
BBC correspondent in South Korea says ' South Korea is the most wired country on earth, computer gaming is a national obsession '
Many young koreans are much too focused on their computer screens.
Up to 30 % of the population under 18 are at risk of internet addiction.
It's a dark side of South Korea's pioneering cyber culture .
Also she mentioned about excessive homework and extra classes after school may cause some children to retreat to a cyber world where they feel more secure .
Those are some embarrassing and sad news to ordinary parents in my country including me and you..
My two sons also like to do computer gaming.
Of course, In my opinion they are not addicted, just enjoying ...
They have also extra classes after school...
It's a usual and commonfeature of our society...
Can it be changed in future?
'English Journal' 카테고리의 다른 글
Common things between cooking and studying English (2) | 2008.01.12 |
---|---|
Healthy living '' can add 14 years '' (0) | 2008.01.09 |
Wonderful tip about eating (0) | 2008.01.04 |
The Secret and Your body; Do you want to lose weight ? (0) | 2008.01.03 |
Are you Okay ? (0) | 2008.01.01 |