A Singaporean family has gained both praise and criticism for using foam dart guns as a unique way to bond. While some neighbors expressed concerns about the noise, the family's patriarch, a former SAF sergeant major, organized training sessions with his five children. The family's activities gained recognition, leading to community events and collaborations with the NCC.
A family in Pasir Ris has drawn both admiration and criticism for turning foam dart gun practice into a unique family bonding activity.Critics questioned the potential disturbance to the family’s neighbours, with one Facebook user commenting:"Wah, the next-door neighbour must be sianz... Every day hear gun shots."Another said: This one is Encik Munir’s team play. Ex-SAF regular. His kids are well-trained for NS or regular already.
The family’s patriarch, former company sergeant major Mohamad Munir Rohani, 57, served in the Singapore Armed Forces for nearly 20 years before retiring in 2006, reports In 2021, he began these training sessions with his five children, using foam dart guns as a way to strengthen family ties.The catchphrase “A family that plays together, stays together” is often featured on Mr Munir's TikTok page, where he goes by the name Hosan – a nickname from his military days, combining “ho” with “san” .
Despite initial backlash, the family’s activities caught the attention of Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC MP Sharael Taha, who invited them to a community networking event in December 2022, praising their innovative approach to family bonding. Since then, the family has gone on to organise various community events, including a festival at Downtown East in October 2023.In 2023, they collaborated with the National Cadet Corps to offer team-building programmes for students.How a mother overcame her heroin addiction to rebuild her life: 'I made a lot of mistakes'
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