Invitation to Parenting Talk on “Mums and Dads for Life” at VJC

As our children grow up, they develop a mind of their own and see the world in a completely different way. They do not seem to place the same level of importance on certain things as we do. Our well-intentioned advice sometimes becomes construed as nagging and controlling. As a result, communication often breaks down and we sometimes end up in a win-lose tug of war for control. However, we know that we play one of the most important roles in our children’s success. We have a big part in shaping their attitudes, beliefs, life choices, behaviors and futures.

Parents Support Group believes that a strong parent-child relationship is one of the key ingredients to sustainable success. We believe that all children have a natural genius within them and that with the right strategies we can unleash their amazing potential!

In this power-packed talk organized by PSG@VJC and conducted by Mr Jason Wong (who is also a parent at VJC), you will learn how to nurture your children and shape their future.

Jason Wong

Speaker: Mr Jason Wong (Senior Director / Rehabilitation, Protection and Residential Services Division, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports)

Date: 24 August 2012 (Fri)

Duration: 7:15 pm – 9 pm (refreshment starts at 6:30 pm)

Venue: LT1 / Victoria Junior College

Theme: Mums and Dads for Life

Mr Jason Wong is one of our MOE COMPASS members. He is currently a Senior Director with MCYS, working with abused children and youths at risk. His previous appointments include Dy Director cum Chief of Staff of the Singapore Prisons Service and CEO of SCORE (Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises). He initiated the Yellow Ribbon Project in 2004, and is now involved in the national Dads for Life movement. He is married with 2 children, a girl aged 17 and a boy aged 12.

Mr Wong will be sharing with us the important roles of parents in influencing and shaping the future of our children. He will draw on his experiences in working with offenders and youths at risk, present evidence from international research, as well as share from his own personal experiences as a father of 2 children.

We look forward to meeting you at this talk. An RSVP is required.

This event is organised by the Parents Support Group of Victoria Junior College (PSG@VJC).