Letter of the week

FUTURE FORWARD My daughter and son will be graduating from grade 6 this year and in two years, respectively. My kids don't like studying math and the complicated calculations. But if they want to get into a faculty of medicine, it's important for them to know math and science well. But my kids prefer studying English, so I have often told them to keep focusing on English. Since they're interested in English it might provide them with a chance to study abroad somewhere. I’m not sure whether my idea is right or not. It might be just a daydream. Laem, Yasothon I often get letters from students, asking about what I think they should study, Laem. Time and again I tell them that if they enjoy what they're studying it will come easier to them, and they'll probably excel at it. If they're studying something they don't like, but feel what is expected of them, they won't enjoy it, and they won't do as well. This carries on to adult life, too. If you're doing a job that you love, it will feel a lot less like work, and you'll do better at it. If your kids are good at English and enjoy it, think about what they might do with that skill in their future studies and in their professional life. Start from your strength and develop your plan from there. Good luck. — Editor

 

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LOST IN THE CITY

I recently lost my mobile phone. I was out with my friends, and at some point I realised that I didn't have my phone with me anymore.

I retraced my steps, trying to find where I had left my phone, but I couldn't find it anywhere. I called all of the places that I had been that evening, but nobody had found my phone. I even managed to track down the taxi we had taken, but I still could not find it.

I am very upset. I will try harder to be more careful with my things in the future.

Pichai Bantuvachiraporn,
Bangkok

I'm sorry to hear that you lost your phone, Pichai. It's possible that you set it down and forgot it somewhere, it slipped out of your pocket or that some criminal pick-pocketed you. Try not to let it get you down too much. These things happen sometimes. Just remember to be more careful. Be very aware of your belongings when you're out of the house. It also couldn't hurt for you and your friends to help keep an eye out for each other. Better luck next time. — Editor

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UNSURE OF SEAFOOD

I like to eat seafood very much. I like all kinds of seafood, including sushi, shrimp, fried fish, oysters and clams.

I like seafood prepared almost any way, but I have heard recently that it might not be healthy to eat seafood too often. I've heard that fish absorbs many pollutants that can make it dangerous to eat.

I hope that I will be able to continue to eat my favourite food, but now I'm worried that it won't be good for my health.

Sittichai Aumphiphat,
Bangkok

It's true that eating too much fish can sometimes cause some health problems, Sittichai. Since fish live and eat in the water, they're likely to absorb any pollutants that are present in the water. The thing that seems to worry people the most is mercury, which is highly poisonous, but there are other impurities that can be present in seafood, too. As with anything, moderation is the key. If you don't eat fish for every meal, every day of the week, you'll probably be OK. — Editor

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