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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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