Elf's Shrine

While the government is lamenting on falling Chinese Language standards, it is not hard to see why it is dropping.

Just today, I was on the MRT en route to City Hall MRT. Along the way, there was this child travelling along with his parents. The parents are very engaging to the child though, they spoke to him throughout the trip. They got to a point when they asked him what his name was, and he replied with his Chinese name. They then asked what his english name was and he promptly gave a reply. Smart kid.

However, the father immediately said..."So call you **english name** lah... so much more easier right?? **english name**"

I do not see why the english name is easier. It is also two syllables like the chinese name. If one cannot even remember his own name what can he do?

You might think... do not be so anal retentive about this lah. Go with the times man. However, what I am talking about is, if we teach our children that Chinese language in all it's existence in any way is difficult, how do you expect the child to like it and learn it well in school??