Kiddo’s School and Our Home

  In 5 days, kiddo receives her results of her entrance exams from the McRobertson High School folks. She is such a free and happy spirit she hasn’t let this affect her in any way. Well at least she appears that way. We have asked her a number of times if this means anything to her and almost always, her response has been “not much” or something to that effect.   I remember making an entry, about 2 years ago, concerning the elitist aspect of education and select classes or schools. I guess it is usually the satisfaction of achievement which is a major driver of our efforts and the push to get into these select classes or schools is not any different. I don’t think kiddo particularly wants to be seen as smart. She may be no Einstein but neither is she an UMNO member (read: intellectually challenged). What she is however, is someone who pours herself into her work. That makes her smart. I am certain that trait (of being totally committed to her work) comes more from Theresa than me. While I work hard on the stuff I enjoy, I also often stand back to get a grip of the situation and if that situation allows it, I’d kick back and space out. Not Theresa. And, I think to a large extent, neither is kiddo. She would doggedly peck away till her work’s done and that’s great. That is what’s going to make her succeed.  What I think matters to kiddo is peer acceptance. I think her sense of acceptance is pretty healthy but would be boosted by qualifications for a select school. I know that even if she does not qualify, she’d adjust pretty quickly and settle down to her usual work style again.   Thankfully, none of us are nervous about this and the only anxiety we have is a derivative one, ie – where should we live?