Home of solitude, anguish
Last week I went to Razor Hill, Sai Kung in the New Territories to visit a home for mentally challenged adults. Run by the social welfare department of the Hong Kong government, the home nestles on a hill amid sylvan surroundings and lush woodlands.

Keeping those green hills green
As we step into another year, it is time to reflect on the Chinese saying: "As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood."

Instilling a love for reading
The recent news that 10-year-olds in Hong Kong had performed outstandingly on a recent international literacy study is cause for cheer. The city's students put on a sterling display of reading skills.

Battling domestic violence
A survey by All-China Women's Federation found that 30 percent of the 270 million families in China experience domestic violence, with most of the victims being women.

Too much pressure on children
Last week it was reported that mental problems are affecting people at a much younger age. The report said young people in Guangzhou appear to be suffering mental problems as they struggle to adapt to life outside home and school.

Too much pressure on children

Rights of gifted children

Education key to overcoming disabilities

Divorce hurts the children