The non-profit Centre for Fathering had initiated the idea of ' set aside one day, organized once in a year, to eat with the family.' It has started since 2003 and i feel that this idea is very good.
This year, they have organized another day which is on 27 May 2010 and there are overwhelming of schools and companies which had pledged to let some employees return back to their homes to have their reunion with their family.
I feel that this idea is very good as:
Firstly, Life in Singapore is always so busy and hectic. Whenever you pass by any shopping malls, you can see people streaming in and out of shops. Everyone, who is working in Singapore, will definitely undergo a lot of stress due to the economy growth. Whether is it good or bad, workers have to work hard in order not to get themselves sack. Some Workers probably even skip meals with family to work hard in their company to suffice their expenses.
Now with this idea initiated, for that very special one day, those hardworking workers are able to leave work early and spend time with family. This is will then strengthen the family bond among each other. Since some schools and companies have already participated in this campaign. I feel that the number of people participating will slowly increases as everybody will be aware of how family is important in each and everyone heart.
Secondly, this is a memorable day as all of the citizens would remember. This campaign held have already been noted as the second most memorable event done by survey. Since it is such a memorable day, the thought of it would definitely bring smiles to the workers.
There's a quote ' No pain, No gain', hence everybody works hard in the society. When they work hard, the salary of theirs will also increase. Smiles would definitely bring in more customers, for instance, in the service line, everyone would wish to be served by sales person who would show their smiles instead of giving a grouchy face. With this campaign held, everybody would be looking forward for that very special day to spend time with their family. Having a delicious meals with family and having the reunion of able to communicate more with each other.
Lastly, I feel that these campaign should held thrice a year instead of once a year. It is better for it to be at least thrice a year as people would be able to communicate even better with their family and they would be able to understand each other more. As for myself, I often eat with my family, probably have a lunch break or a dinner together. I would love to spent more time with my family as they are my kin and I'm in this place because of my parents. If they won't here, I doubt i would even know what does the Earth look like. Therefore, i often take my time out to spent time with them so that we are able to communicate and understand each other more. I feel that I'm blessed and is fortunate to be able to eat with my family almost thrice or more a week.
Therefore, I'm sure that there are many people out there who also wished to have a reunion with their family. However, I feel that suggesting the campaign to be 3 times a year isn't very greedy. The reunion among family would definitely be better than having it once a year. The time spent together would be cherished by all the family members and would leave a very good impression in the society.
I would end of this blogging with a quote.
' Happiness is felt by making other people happy '
Eileen Ong. 102658Z.
http://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Singapore/Story/STIStory_527729.html
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