Sungai Choh Simpang: SUNGAI CHOH (4) : Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A time

(Missing In Their Own Homes)

We even explored the bush, climbing all trees to be the "Tarzan of the bush". Targeting birds with catapult and searching spiders for spider fighting tournament. The winner of this tournament would be acknowledged as, “Raja Kampung”. All these ventures had nurtured us to be well-behaved kampung boys. Of course we were not involved in any social problems. That’s the Bangkulu boys of Kampung Sungai Choh back then. Of course we were proud to be nature boys. But then I wonder what happen to the children in the world of today's technology.

Kg. Hilir Terendam

Selangor Boys

Future Mothers

Sungai Choh Road

"The Last Road"

I am afraid they are slowly losing their characters. Needless to say, they are increasingly surrounded by technology, especially computers, laptops, internets and mobile phones. This technology has dramatically changed the lives of our grandchildren. Even new forms of technology addiction can lead to social isolation. It's really a scary phenomenon. So, right now side effects are beginning to show signs of it, bit by bit. Not to mention the physical and mental problems or Neurosis. This is sometimes called IAD: Internet addiction disorder, (Am I right Doc?). However, this is really a new generation Y problem in the 20th century.

Backyard

Siblings

Village Boys

Junction To Sg. Buaya

Sungai Choh Road

They are somehow missing in their own homes and sometimes alone in the crowd. They are gradually becoming robotic human beings. Unconsciously controlled by certain devices or gadgets. I am afraid their moral backbones are not that strong and their hearts are not that ironwilled. They will be easily influenced and seduced. By then they will be the lame ducks. So it is high time to programme them to be MEPs (Morally Educated Persons). To be mature and ethical with intellectual honesty, practical wisdom and professional commitment. That's what they should be for the future.