Parents, teachers have distinct yet complementary roles

Education Minister Chan Chun Sing emphasises the importance of parents and teachers partnering in raising the next generation of Singaporeans, and I agree with his perspective (Parents need to partner with teachers, not see them as service providers: Chan Chun Sing, Sept 20).

- Edmen Leong

While he focused on setting boundaries to protect teachers' roles, I would like to add to this by considering what truly benefits children.

Parents and teachers have distinct roles – parents are there to parent and teachers to teach. However, these roles often overlap and boundaries can blur.

As a literacy educator, I've seen that while teaching a child to read is a teacher's job, fostering a genuine love for reading requires consistent encouragement and routine – something that extends beyond the classroom.