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“Being optimistic and positive is the key to one’s success.”

My nanny is the eldest among her sisters. As the She overcame such struggles by focusing on
eldest sibling, she held greater responsibility as she things within her control and thinking positively.
cared for all her siblings. For example, she needed
to cook, complete chores at home and head out to After hearing my nanny’s childhood story, I
buy groceries for the family. She also needed to realised life is full of choices, and every choice has
wash and hang her siblings’ laundry every day. consequences. It either makes you a stronger, better
To me, that is a BIG responsibility. person, or it can destroy you if you constantly
have negative thoughts. We can be a good role
Another hardship that my nanny encountered model for the younger generation by showing
was that she had to give up her opportunity to young people how to live with integrity, optimism,
attend school so that her siblings could do so. determination, and compassion. They play an
Due to her family’s financial situation, having essential part in a child’s positive development.
enough money to meet everyone’s daily needs was
challenging. Suon Christian
Primary 4.2

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