SINGAPORE – With youth these days growing up with smartphones and social media, it is not surprising that some of them face difficulties interacting in person and eventually feel isolated and disengaged.
“I have seen teens reacting in situations where they feel stuck, becoming really angry and turning physically aggressive on their peers,” Dr Ong says. “If they don’t develop and activate the skills, they are continually reacting and responding, rather than having real influence,” she says. They will learn, for instance, that good leadership means listening to opinions, but still having to make tough and unpopular decisions sometimes.
“Over the years, we have been reaping the benefits of technological advancements,” Ms Monica Datta, head of Community Impact Chapter at DBS Foundation, says. “But it is increasingly crucial that we support future generations and develop them as well-rounded individuals.”
What do you expect? Spending all their time doing moch papers to get good scores. What type of education system will generate what type of next generations.
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