A woman lied about her address to secure priority admission for her daughter at a nearby primary school in 2023. She didn’t live at the flat she used, and when she later tried to change the address, suspicions led the school to uncover the truth. This isn’t the first case of parents bending the rules to get their children into well-known schools. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Family Life Education Specialist, Esther Foong-Tan, to discuss just how far parents are prepared to go for their child.

A woman lied about her address to secure priority admission for her daughter at a nearby primary school in 2023. She didn&rsquo;t live at the flat she used, and when she later tried to change the address, suspicions led the school to uncover the truth.&nbsp;This isn&rsquo;t the first case of parents bending the rules to get their children into well-known schools. Lance Alexander and Daniel Martin speak with Family Life Education Specialist, Esther Foong-Tan, to discuss just how far parents are prepared to go for their child.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, current affairs, health, entertainment and money.

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Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day — with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

Daniel Martin break down the biggest stories of the day &mdash; with your voice. Call or text in, hear what others think, and get expert takes on the issues that matter. Whether you're fired up, curious, or just want to be part of the national conversation, Talkback gives you a seat at the table.

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The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, business updates, entertainment and food.

The best interviews from CNA938 on Singapore news, business updates, entertainment and food.

#TalkBack: Changing addresses to get into a school - the lengths parents will go

Simbian Chua made headlines when her bak-kwa shop was engulfed in flames just before Chinese New Year. But with grit and hustle, the founder of Century Bakkwa managed to fulfil all her orders. Simbian, who has run several businesses since dropping out of polytechnic, shares with trademark candour how her entrepreneurial grit has been fuelled by a desire to prove her naysayers wrong, why despite her success without tertiary education, she'd still tell her younger self to stay in school, and more.

Simbian Chua made headlines when her bak-kwa shop was engulfed in flames just before Chinese New Year. But with grit and hustle, the founder of Century Bakkwa managed to fulfil all her orders. Simbian, who has run several businesses since dropping out of polytechnic, shares with trademark candour how her entrepreneurial grit has been fuelled by a desire to prove her naysayers wrong, why despite her success without tertiary education, she'd still tell her younger self to stay in school, and more.

A Letter to Myself: "Reputation is more important than money" — Simbian Chua on business, bouncing back... and bak-kwa

In ‘Culture Club’, Melanie Oliveiro speaks with Lang Leav the bestselling Australian novelist and poet about her newly released poetry collection, “Soon It Will Be Sunday”. Described as deeply personal and beautifully composed, “Soon It Will Be Sunday” dwells on love, loss, time, and the spaces between endings and beginnings. Leav talks about how the life and death of her beloved dog Whiskey paved the way for poems about grief, remembrance, and healing. She’ll also talk about growing up as a minority in Australia via the piece “Second Migration”.

In &lsquo;Culture Club&rsquo;, Melanie Oliveiro speaks&nbsp;with&nbsp;Lang Leav the bestselling Australian novelist and poet about her newly released poetry collection, &ldquo;Soon It Will Be Sunday&rdquo;. Described as deeply personal and beautifully composed, &ldquo;Soon It Will Be Sunday&rdquo; dwells on love, loss, time, and the spaces between endings and beginnings. Leav talks about how the life and death of her&nbsp;beloved&nbsp;dog Whiskey paved the way for poems about grief, remembrance, and healing. She&rsquo;ll also talk about growing up as a minority in Australia via the piece &ldquo;Second Migration&rdquo;.

#TalkBack: Changing addresses to get into a school - the lengths parents will go

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