My letter to The
Straits Times Life Section on the above matter is published today – Saturday 14th
February 2015
I refer to the article In Love Again Life! Feb
12).
My late wife and I enjoyed watching Channel 5
drama Growing up in the 1990s as the series brought back nostalgic memories of
the early years in Singapore.
The television show undoubtedly revived the
kampung spirit that was very much alive in the 60s.
Actors Lim Kay Tong and Wee Soon Hui as husband
and wife and as parents to their four children, gave viewers accurate
portrayals of what it was like to hold a family together. Their acting skills
was superb.
The rebellious character of their eldest son Gary,
played by Andrew Seow was, for me, a crowd puller as his portrayal was very
down to earth.
The attractive Irin Gan who played Vicky also gave
a sterling performance as the wilful eldest daughter.
I also relate well to the colourful clothes, the
music and the kampong life featured in the show.
With divorce rates on the rise, shows like Growing
up and the telemovie Sunset will help to reinforce marriage vows and promote
family bonding and filial piety.
Such virtues are needed as our population ages
rapidly and when our elderly folk may be isolated and left to fend for
themselves.
Raymond
Anthony Fernando
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