PLKN... Mixed Reactions

The dust is finally settling.... but the reactions have been colourful.

My own boy's mood shifted from %$@!& to acceptance within a rather short time. Probably eased by the fact that many of his friends were in the same boat. Funny how we always feel better once we find out that there are many in the same predicament...

My own students' reactions were also contrasting. One girl cried upon finding out that she had been selected... her eyes were all red when she came into class. I wonder how the tahniah message from PLKN fits in here..LOL! She remained surly and sad for the rest of the day...

Some were not happy but were resigned to it. Some immediately made plans to find their connections so that they get to choose where and with whom they go for their NS. This is definitely Malaysia Boleh spirit. At such a young age, these kids already learn the usefulness of connections and do not hesitate to use it.

And then there are just some who are disappointed that they were not chosen. From this group, there are those who wonder whether they can put in their application for a place. I think the gahmen should consider making considerations for such keen flers. I wonder whether they fill up the places left empty by those who defer..

And we have another group is not very bothered cos they know they'll be getting their deferment. Those in this group have already made plans to further their studies in private colleges. These are the 'don't-want-to-waste-time' group. They want and can't wait to finish their studies.

PLKN.... I had a friend whose daughter cried when she was selected because she didn't want to go. But she went just the same. She cried again when it was time for the NS to end. The second time was because she didn't want it to end. LOL! It wasn't that bad after all!