If your child told you one day they want to pick up knitting, or work as a waiter in their spare time, would you be OK with it?

A recent Straits Times article titled, "Would you let your child take up an activity that is ‘useless’?" started a debate of sorts for parents. Just to define it, what they described as useless is a hobby or activity that would do nothing for the resume, it won’t help you learn any relevant skills or get you into a school.

Do you think there is such a thing as an activity you see no use for? Does happiness and enjoyment count for something? Audrey and Ryan discuss this on Breakfast Bites.

Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang

Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek

Music and photo credits: Pixabay & its talented community of contributors 

If your child told you one day they want to pick up knitting, or work as a waiter in their spare time, would you be OK with it?
A recent Straits Times article titled, "Would you let your child take up an activity that is ‘useless’?" started a debate of sorts for parents. Just to define it, what they described as useless is a hobby or activity that would do nothing for the resume, it won’t help you learn any relevant skills or get you into a school.
Do you think there is such a thing as an activity you see no use for? Does happiness and enjoyment count for something? Audrey and Ryan discuss this on Breakfast Bites.
Presented by Audrey Siek and Ryan Huang
Edited and Produced by Audrey Siek
Music and photo credits: Pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors

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Start your day with the stories shaping Singapore &mdash; and your place in it.
Join Neil Humphreys and Audrey Siek as they cover the biggest headlines, trending topics, and everyday conversations, unpacked through fresh perspectives, expert insights, and engaging discussion. From current affairs and social issues to lifestyle trends and community voices, each segment offers a different lens on what&rsquo;s happening &mdash; and what&rsquo;s worth your attention.
And it&rsquo;s not just talk &mdash; it&rsquo;s your voice. Through polls, messages, and live call-ins, listeners are part of the conversation, sharing their views and shaping the discussion in real time. With a mix of clarity, curiosity, and personality, Let&rsquo;s Talk, Singapore keeps you informed, connected, and ready for the day ahead.