I know this is like a super boring and out-of-date issue that has been over-debated, discussed and talk about for like since there was the exsistance of public transport.
But the reason why I want to blog this out is not because I want a debate but rather my personal views and observations, especially for the past 8+ months.

Ever since I got pregnant, people has been asking me so has anyone been giving up their seat for me when I'm on the train or bus. Well, of course right in the beginning, no one will do that since no one knew I was pregnant since the belly was not showing. Unfortunately, even though its pretty obvious now that my belly is huge, I'm rather invisible to many. I'm definately not asking or begging for anyone to show pity or give up their seat if they are unwilling to do so. It's just a reflection of how ungracious our society is. There have been numorous campaigns after campaigns to remind and educate people but nothing seems to change.

The most disappointing fact is that never for once, and I have to emphasize, never once did a student ever gave up or offer his or her seat for me during this period. Aunties, uncles, OLs and sometimes even foreign workers will be nice enough to offer their seat. But i'm utterly disappointed with students. These people are suppose to be the future for our country but they don't seem to understand the concept of graciousness. Don't schools teach moral education anymore? Is this a problem with our education system or it's the upbringing of the children that is causing them to be self-centered, selfish and inconsiderate?

I have seen on forums what people have said about this issue. They argued that why should they give up or offer their seat to pregnant women, old aged, handicapped or people with young kids when they themselves have paid the same fare and deserve the seat. Although thats true, but thats when you distinguished yourself as someone with higher moral standards than others. There are reasons why these people need the seat more than a normal person and shouldn't you be glad that you are an abled person who has the ability to offer and give more than taking.

I count myself to be lucky that being pregnant is only a temporary thing and in future I can offer others the seat or choose not to take up a seat even if there is one available. Have you ever wonder how old aged or handicapped people going to cope when no one offer their seat? How can our society take a turn to be more gracious?