today i was out studying in the afternoon with bao, ziwan n danny. although for that mere two hrs? But wat's more interesting was when we were heading to suntec adidas store to see the new season products, i overheard a conversation between two man on the bus.


Background knowledge from my judgment:
M1 - 41 years old, office job
M2 - about 45, office job

Convo...

M1: How have u been? How's ur kids?
M2: I m fine. My daughter is entering the uni.

M1: Oh? wat does she intend to study??
M2: Law.

M1: That's good. What about ur younger one?
M2: *(Embarrassed) He's in ITE, studying media design.

(I was looking at them when they were talking... hahaha... dun doubt as i was sitting right in front of them =P)

M1: Well, at least they are all grown up already.
M2: What about u??? "做人"了吗?

M1: I am still trying.
M2: 那你要更努力才行. 不然, 有孩子的时后, 你都没力气追他们了.

(I dunno y he suddenly speak in chinese)

M1: At the age of 41, I am still trying and will not give up. (Speaking confidently)
M2: But u must also put in effort. Try to create that atmosphere. Bring her to some seductive places.

(I just almost died inside the bus when i hear them saying all these.)

M1: Yes, I agree. I will try to do so.

Before M2 can reply, more passengers came in and they had to move to the back of the bus.

I started giggling after they went to the back because they are saying all these in the bus. But after a while, I realized the problem the society is facing. Giving birth too late... Or not giving birth at all...

No wonder the government is asking the citizens to give birth more by introducing all the birth policies.

But actually it's good to encourage more birth. With birth rate increasing every year, sooner or later, the NS liability will cut down further.

Take the Dragon babies for example, thanks to them, all guys get to enjoy the full 2 years NS now while poor guys like me serve the normal scheme back then. =(

But that's not the thing. I think giving birth late is not very good for the couple since as they get older, their ability to give birth may decrease and it may be too taxing on the mother during pregnancy.

Also, I totally agree with M2 that by the time M1 has a kid, he will be retiring soon and his kid may have grown up by then. It may pose as a problem too.

Although I encourage ppl to give birth not too late, I dun mean "shotgun". Please make this clear if not anyone who "shotgun" will claim that i taught them this theory. hahahaha...

Anyway, it's quite a good lesson learn from M1 n M2. I wish M1 all the best in his project to "做人". =]