‘My parents still bring out the cane’: Singaporeans share the family habits others find unusual
Some Singaporeans were surprised to learn that not every family eats dinner together regularly. This article ( ‘My parents still bring out the cane’: Singaporeans share the family habits others find unusual ) first appeared on The Independent Singapore News .
In Singapore, every family has its own unique way of living and interacting with one another. This has led to a discussion on Reddit, where many netizens shared their thoughts on what they perceive as unusual family habits. Some netizens revealed that not all parents share happy marriages, and some even sleep separately, treating their home like a roommate situation.
One netizen mentioned that it is shocking to see families who do not engage in corporal punishment at home, stating that their parents, who they describe as "logical" and "gentle," prefer a talking approach to discipline, which can sometimes last for an hour. Others were surprised to learn that some families allow their children to swear in front of them, with one netizen admitting that their parents would use a cane if they had to.
Despite these differences, there are families who engage in daily routines such as discussing each other's days every night, even when their children have grown up. Some users expressed sympathy for families who do not regularly eat dinner together, hoping that they are doing well. The article concludes by emphasizing that the concept of "normal" can vary greatly from one Singaporean household to another, and each family has its own values and methods for raising their children.
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