another type of parental guidance

Yesterday I was alighting from the MRT. You know, it is almost a SOP for people on the platform to rush in before the passengers are able to get off the train. Then I saw this lady holding her 3 children back, telling them to wait for the passengers to alight first. This was while everyone else were squeezing their way in amidst the out-flowing passengers. Reminds me the Buddhist description of the lotus growing in the mud but not dirtying itself. I salute that mother for her unwavering principle.

Another day, I was on the bus. I think a passenger was occupying an extra seat with his bag, preventing this father and son from sitting down. The father did his round, then told his son this: "don't bully others, but also don't let others bully you."

Parents' active role can definitely benefit the society.