I don't really know the culture of every family in Malaysia, but do parents really talk about politics with their children with the intention of trying to educate them about the country, their rights and what they can do to make a differences?
In my own family, my parents rarely talk about politics with me and my brother. Not the current issues, who is what minister and what's really going on with the country. My parents have their own thoughts about politicians and politics, but they just never discuss or share their thoughts with us.
Growing up I really don't care too much about Malaysia's political situation. As long as we are not at war and we are still be able to work for food, then I will not really give a damn who rule the country; opposition or the government. Yes I was ignorance and I am an unregistered voter.
Ever since Bersih 2.0 and Bersih 3.0, I begin to witness and read a lot regarding our country's situation. I realize that I have missed out a lot in making a better future for Malaysia and for all Malaysian in general. I failed to realize the power that I hold in order to make a better changes.
Parents, don't let your children to be ignorance about the country. Educate them about politics and the rights that they have. Don't be bias, allow your children to be able to make their own judgement and choice but first, help them to open up their eyes to what's really going on.
You don't want them to be left out in making a great changes for the country one day.
Saya anak bangsa Malaysia dan saya cintakan Malaysia! My race is Malaysia and I love Malaysia!
Yours only:
yea i guess i dont know much bout politics too.. :)
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my family don't talk about politics, so maybe that's why i have no interest on politics..i mean, i don't give a damn about it. & maybe that's also why i haven't registered as a voter..huhu..am i a bad malaysian?
ReplyDeleteyou are so right, one should not underestimate its own power! its great you have realised it now, happy sunday from tulipland...
ReplyDeleteya,btll. i am a registered voter and i just realize it recently too... after i work in hospital,i find out that there r so many outsider with red mycard and some of them even manage to change it into blue mycard!!!
ReplyDeleteyeah, i totally agree with you and support your thoughts of parents discussing about politics with children at home.. anyway, it has to be moderate and have to educate them with a fair and unbiased thoughts..
ReplyDeleteI learned politics a lot through mass media. And yah, parents do play roles in educating their children about current situation of our country. At least they know how to appreciate this ever existed peace, and to be proud of their nationality :)
ReplyDelete1Malaysia? Nah, but I'm a proud Sabahan thanks to my parents and God father ;)
ReplyDeleteyeah I think u r true DC..yeah mcm mau bagi pendedahan sama dorang bah kan
ReplyDeleteMy parents are like that too, they have their own idealism but they dont share them. But then, theres politics at home too. Proud to be Malaysian!
ReplyDeletethe thing is what's the proper age? I don't remember when, I've already started to jump in family gathering in the weekend (oo yeah), with pusas, poginuman and sit with uncles and aunties, listening them blabbering about neighbors, households, children and somehow politic issue is somewhere in the slots. So if parents don't tell you directly, join one. After all, no one would open the door, if you don't knock at the 1st place.
ReplyDeletesame like you, my parents also seldom talks about politics.. Like Aemy I also don't care but it is our responsibilities to ourself and the country and also our future kids.. haven't register yet, maybe soon :)
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