How Long to Read Speaking of Children

How Long Does it Take to Read Speaking of Children?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 41 minutes to read Speaking of Children by Singapore Childrens Society

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

' The book sheds light on the transformation of childhood in Singapore, over our many milestones. It is a collection of lectures by distinguished authorities on various aspects of childhood. They encompass a rich mix of historical material and personal anecdotes garnered from the speakers themselves and their respective professional expertise. Salient questions from the audience are also included with the speakers'' replies. Contents:ForewordPrefaceChildren — Our Hope and Future (Vivian Balakrishnan)Children and Childhood in the Singapore Chinese Family: Some Observations over Five Decades (Ann Wee)Changing Social Mores: Protecting Children from Themselves? (Walter Woon)From Generation to Generation: Growing Up in Singapore (Aline Wong)Preparing our Children for the World of Tomorrow (Ho Kwon Ping)For Our Children''s Sake: Gentle Reminders of Parental Responsibility (Leong Wai Kum)The Modern Dilemma: Reconciling Children, Family and Career (Halimah Yacob)Your Children are Not Your Children (Janadas Devan) Readership: Readers who are interested in learning more about the diverse social trends and issues pertinent to the welfare of children, youth and families in Singapore. Key Features:Children are the future of Singapore, but no similar book about them has previously appeared in SingaporeThe content is intended for the general reader, addresses questions relevant to everyone and is enhanced with specially commissioned illustrations among other material"Speaking of Children" is a unique contribution to the celebration of Singapore''s 50th anniversaryKeywords:Children;Singapore;Well-Being;School;Home;History;Development;Milestones;UNCRC;Family;Values;Legislation;Parenting;Generations;Discipline;Sex "The Singapore Children''s Society is a blue chip Voluntary Welfare Organisation. It has served the changing needs of our children for many decades. I commend the Society for publishing the texts of its annual lectures, which are thoughtful and of enduring value." Professor Tommy Koh Ambassador-at-Large, Ministry of Foreign Affairs "A remarkable collection of essays, that enrich our understanding of the pivotal place of children and families in our society, and that range from the scholarly to the personal — reflecting the past, chronicling the present and pointing to the future." Dr Kanwaljit Soin Former Nominated Member of Parliament "The voices of children are heard through these lectures from various perspectives. The insights from the lectures and from the stories add to our history of what growing up was and is like, and they will continue to be enriching in the years ahead." Ms Ang Bee Lian Director of Social Welfare, Ministry of Social and Family Development '

How long is Speaking of Children?

Speaking of Children by Singapore Childrens Society is 216 pages long, and a total of 55,296 words.

This makes it 73% the length of the average book. It also has 68% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Speaking of Children Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 2 minutes to read Speaking of Children aloud.

What Reading Level is Speaking of Children?

Speaking of Children is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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