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A mother has sparked debate among netizens online after she was seen on an MRT train with her two children, who were eating and drinking while seated in a stroller wagon.<\/p>\n
A photo shared in Facebook group Complaint Singapore on Wednesday (July 15) shows a woman wearing a green shirt with her two children in a black stroller wagon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One child, dressed in a school uniform, is standing while eating what appears to be a biscuit, while the other child, who is wearing a black top, is seated and drinking from a juice box.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The post captioned: “Increasingly common to see children eating inside MRT trains these days. Shame on the parent.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
The incident took place at around 8.10am on the East-West Line towards Outram Park MRT station, according to the caption. However, it is unclear which exact day this took place.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Many netizens acknowledged that while eating or drinking on public transport is not allowed in Singapore, they still empathised with the woman.\u00a0<\/p>\n
One netizen said: “Try to be considerate. It’s not easy for a working mum to handle two kids and take public (transport) in the morning rush.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
“As long as it’s not spilled or (does not) soil the cabin, it should be fine…They are super-mums handling kids in their own way and people should respect that.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another wrote: “Do you want an eating kid or a screaming kid? Try (being) in the mum’s position \u2014 rush hour, handling two kids (and a) big pram in a busy train.”\u00a0<\/p>\n
However, some pointed out the importance of teaching and disciplining children a young age to follow and respect public transport rules.\u00a0<\/p>\n
“Education starts from parents… When they grow up, they will learn to ignore the rules,” one netizen wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Another netizen, who claims to have two children, said that it’s important to teach them early (so) they will develop discipline.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Under the Rapid Transit Systems Act, commuters are not allowed to consume any food or drinks in MRT trains and stations. Those who do so may be issued a fine of up to $500.<\/p>\n
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