EPISODE · Jul 3, 2026 · 15 MIN
The Agenda: Singapore's children are scoring well. But why are many afraid to speak up?
from Money Matters with Hongbin Jeong and Chua Tian Tian · host MONEY FM 89.3
Singapore has no shortage of high-achieving students. Yet increasingly, educators are observing a troubling paradox: many children who perform exceptionally well in exams struggle to think independently, express their opinions, or speak up with confidence. Why is this happening? And what could it mean for the future workforce in an era where creativity, adaptability and communication are becoming as important as technical knowledge? On The Agenda, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Ashish Rajpal, Founder of XSEED Education and The Confiidence Program in Singapore to find out Why are more high-performing children unable to think independently or speak up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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