Shameful behaviour of young people
It is sad that cases of domestic feuds between parents and children are on the rise these days with some incidences leading to physical assault or damage to property (‘Father calls police to teach son a lesson’, Gulf News, December 5). The father is right to have pressed charges against his son because this is likely to get the youngster to mend his ways and be respectful towards his father. It is a shame that youngsters today ill-treat their parents and are willing to harm them over petty issues. The young man clearly has anger management issues and if left untreated, it can prove to be a threat to those around him. Children should be taught to control their anger and aggression before things get to the point that police involvement becomes necessary.
From Ms Fatima Suhail
Ajman
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Disrespectful
How can a 20-year-old be demanding for pocket money? At the age of 20, I was the one giving money to my parents. How I wish this was my son, I would have taught him a lesson.
From Mr Clement C. Oraefuna
Dubai
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Nature or nurture
I find it terrifying that you can raise a child that ends up being aggressive like this. How do you prevent that from happening? I wonder how much of that is Nature and not nurture. I think some people are just born with an aggressive side to them and in that case you just have to manage the situation.
From Ms Clara Jones
UAE
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Inappropriate response
There is a way to tackle children’s behaviour. For all we know this has been inculcated by his own father. We don’t know what his upbringing was like. Maybe he is an abusive father. We don’t know, but this isn’t how you handle misbehaving children.
From Ms Farha Shafeeq
Dubai
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Old enough to know
You don’t know the whole story either and, besides his son is mature enough to know what is right and wrong. Even if you will say his father is abusive, but to threaten him? I don’t think so!
From Ms Sigh Janessa
UAE
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Respect our fathers
Whatever maybe the case, we are not aware of the exact facts between the father and his son. We must respect our fathers nonetheless.
From Mr Khan Naqib
UAE
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A gentle approach
He is lucky to have a father like that! Mine would have skinned me alive and used me for fish bait for that kind of behaviour.
From Mr Wassim Ali
UAE
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Teach children independence
I also don’t agree that this was the right approach. It just doesn’t seem right to do that to your own son. What if it gives him a criminal record? No one wants that for their own children. There must be another way to handle such bad behaviour. Maybe he should be cut off for expecting money like that so demandingly. At 20 years old, you need to start to look after yourself. It is the duty of parents to teach their children that.
From Mr Charles Gautier
UAE
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Leaps in innovation
Ahmad Abdullah Majan’s bicycle design won the gold medal award in the Hong Kong International Invention and Design Competition, which was a good development from the UAE (‘Emirati inventor Majan wins gold medal at Hong Kong design competition’, Gulf News, December 4) . Apart from tourism, trade, education and healthcare, now big steps in innovation in the Emirates are being made. Kudos to Majan.
From Mr K. Ragavan
Bengaluru, India
Advances in tourism
The recently opened Via Ferrata (Iron path) on Jebel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah is an enthralling international tourist attraction that is sure to provide thrill, adrenalin rushes and excitement to many adventurous people. It is Ras Al Khaimah’s new flagship that will give not only heart-pumping adventurous opportunities to tourists, but it will also give them an exhilarating, invigorating experience. The sporting challenge project, including longest zip line, cycling lines, unique accommodation concept and adventure-based activities will boost tourism to a great extent in the region.
From Ms Jayashree Kulkarni
Abu Dhabi
Bad for business
So we are exposed yet again as this hotel is one out of only seven four-star hotels in the major city (‘11 dead, 75 injured in Pakistan hotel fire’, Gulf News, December 6). Rumour has it that the fire exits were blocked/locked. I am sorry as we don’t even know the names of the deceased. Then we ask foreigners to visit Pakistan. This isn’t helping our tourism.
From Mr Mohammad Zeeshan Iqbal
UAE
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Stop the negativity
So you don’t want foreigners to visit Pakistan, Mr Mohammad Zeeshan Iqbal? Such tragedies happen in developed countries, too, and worse than this. Is security and safety only for foreigners? What about our own citizens? Your point that you are raising is that it shows it’s not safe for foreigners and this creates a negative image. I am against it – simple.
From Mr Imran O.
Dubai
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Stop pretending
Condemning something bad that has happened in our home country and how it will affect tourism is not a bad thing. In order to solve problems, we must face them. Pretending like they don’t happen is not healthy for the country.
From Ms Sabah Khan
UAE
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Stay alert while flying
On December 2 my wife arrived in Abu Dhabi from Toronto, Canada via Amsterdam, Netherlands. When we arrived home she checked her handbag and was shocked to find out that her pouch containing her gold was empty. All the other small pouches are in the handbag, except the one she kept the gold in. Being a frequent traveler she has been very careful about her valuables, she even takes the handbag to the washroom, not leaving it behind or in the overhead compartment or unattended. She kept the bag under the seat in front of her with a foot on it.
Now the question is, when were the items stolen? Between Toronto to Amsterdam or Amsterdam to Abu Dhabi? She didn’t check in her bag in Amsterdam on her arrival if her belongings were safe.
Most of the jewellery was handed down from her mother, few were purchased in the UAE. The loss in money was not as bad as the sentimental value.
I hope this event helps others to be alert during their flights with their valuables in order to prevent such things happening. The sad part is that my wife did not have a lot of gold. All that she had is all gone in one go.
I’m hoping all airlines and passengers take note of this event and be extra alert during travel. Question passengers who mid-flight are looking into multiple bags. Always recheck for your valuables at each destination on lay overs.
From Mr Hilton Rock
Abu Dhabi
A staple turned trendy
Growing a crop like quinoa is a great idea for areas that have had problems with draught (‘Rajasthan farmers try out quinoa cultivation’, Gulf News, December 1). I’m surprised it hasn’t taken off sooner considering the benefits. Quinoa can grow in harsh and dry conditions and it’s also very nutritious. People can get way more out of substituting rice for quinoa. Non-governmental organisations (NGO) even promoted the growth of the crop in order to sustain populations.
At some point in the last five years, quinoa became trendy to eat. Before that it was a cheap staple for many developing countries. Whenever I look at the grocery shelf and see overpriced quinoa, I know my mother wouldn’t believe her eyes if she saw that.
From Mr Rafael Guitarra
UAE
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