October 29, 2025
Wednesday, 7:25 a.m.
Today marked my second time attending my elder son’s parent-teacher conference. It gave me a clear picture of his academic performance and behavior in class.
The overall atmosphere in the class is challenging, so we need to pay closer attention to our children. I still feel guilty about my younger son because I wasn’t fully present during his early school years (Grades 1–3). His brother took care of him during that time, and I now realize I lacked the knowledge to build a positive relationship with him. My wife and I often resorted to scolding or physical punishment, which may explain why he has become so resistant.
My elder son is now in sixth grade—a crucial period for his development. I hope he can make significant progress this year. He needs to read more books, write more critically, and take on more responsibilities.
During my conversation with his Chinese teacher, she highlighted two major areas for improvement: his attitude toward studying and his lack of patience. With a better attitude and more patience, I believe he can achieve great things.
The math teacher emphasized that as the primary caregiver, I should set clear rules for him. I’ve established two:
1. He must go to bed before 10:00 p.m., spend 10 minutes reviewing the day’s lessons, plan for the next day, and get a good night’s sleep.
2. He should wake up at 6:30 a.m. and do 20 minutes of exercise, such as jumping rope.
This morning, I attended a company-wide meeting. My boss noted that we’ve made significant progress this year but have many challenges ahead. He also announced that we’ll be traveling to Thailand from March 26–28 next year. I’m excited about this opportunity, as I’ve never visited Thailand before and am looking forward to the experience.
