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montblanc20 · Joined: 21 Jul 2013 Posts: 53

By the time you and her get used to things, half a year will be gone and you'll only have half left. There are many things that can go wrong. If you have a medical emergency, that costs money. And I've been told that you need to pay up front.

What you could do in Australia is get your daughter studying languages when she's young. Then send her places during the summers when she's about 15. Maybe Vietnamese, Chinese, or French. Or all. If you go now and then do nothing after she'll forget almost everything. Get her into some good hobbies like climbing or something. It seems like you want a last bit of exploring before you're old and you're bringing your daughter along. Set her up to have skills and talents, not just follow mom.

Mattingly · Joined: 03 Jul 2008 Posts: 249

smiller1968 · Joined: 02 Feb 2014 Posts: 16

Hi LettersAthruZ
Thanks for your reply. I hear what your saying. I didn't realise the education standard in International schools were so dodgy.
Would you say this is the same situation in most Asian countries.
What you said about the westerners leaving when there kids got school age is interesting
As for the TESOL schools in OZ, its hard to know where to start and who to trust. Of course I understand they want my money I probably would have gone through TAFE. I did speak to one training place, yet they could not provide me any contact details for any single parents teaching and I really didn't feel confident with their support to get work OS.
The volunteer work is a great idea, Is there a reason you said Sa Pa? I wonder if they would allow me to take my daughter, if it is possible that is something worth considering.

smiller1968 · Joined: 02 Feb 2014 Posts: 16

Hi montblanc20,
Thanks for your post, You made some really good points, and yes your right I do want to do some exploring yet I want to share some of this with her. They grow up very quickly and before you know it, they are gone. Thanks for the advice, she probably would love climbing too.

smiller1968 · Joined: 02 Feb 2014 Posts: 16

Hi Mattingly,
Thanks for your reply, I disagree with 8 being to young, however she may not appreciate it. I understand bargaining yet I can not imagine people arguing all the time.
The REAL reason ...???
Sue

smiller1968 · Joined: 02 Feb 2014 Posts: 16

Tigerstyleone,
Yes I am 100% certain with out any doubt my daughter is 8ys old.
I am here to get information and ask questions, not to have the piss taken out of by you or any other keyboard warriors.
I'm suspecting you have no children of your own and I question if you even live and in Vietnam, as you really haven't said one positive thing about it.
Sue
Rolling Eyes

VietCanada · Joined: 30 Nov 2010 Posts: 590

I taught at a school that was regulated and run by Australians with Australian government oversight and monitoring.

One day after a class I saw about 6 male students surrounding a female student, Ten year olds, They were taking turns kicking her. A female friend was trying to help her. She got kicked too. The target was different than the other students. She was quite a bit taller and perceived to be slower.

I would not bring a child to VN and enrol them in a school here let alone let them wander around without strict supervision. Brutal, primitive bullying is not unknown here. This goes for foreign adults as well.

I broke up the altercation and went to speak to the admin about appropriate action. They were confused initially but eventually agreed to talk to the class about it. Apparently Canadians or just me are a little bit too protective of females. So don't do stuff like that in front of us.