Starting this new school year, we have "Philosophy" on our timetable; a little something I included to make sure that I don't neglect to nurture the girls' creative and critical thinking. It's really interesting to listen to their views on various issues and offers an insight into their values and mindset.

This afternoon, I posed the question of Intelligence or Courage to the girls - which would they choose to have?

Tai Pi: "I choose courage because if say I had to save someone from a dragon, I need courage for that. If I didn't know how to do it, I could learn what to do from someone else."

Sai Pi: "I choose intelligence because if I was smart I can come up with a plan and I will look for someone who is brave to do it."

Hmm good thinking!

A few days ago, we were watching the 9pm Chinese serial which had one of the male leads getting shot while trying to save a friend who had gotten herself into trouble despite having been earlier warned by her well-meaning friends. KK asked the girls if the male lead should have gone to his friend's aid now that they could see that he would be shot. The girls' immediate answer was a resounding "Yes" and Pumpkin explained that "we should care for others." Now isn't that sweet?

Road to PSLE: Intelligence or Courage?