The world of Tzu Chi (Vol.108)

TZU CHI 108 17 The secret to a happy and harmonious family Disciplining children by caning and scolding them exemplifies harsh violence, driving the wedge deeper between parent and child. Conversely, instilling the wisdom of the Dharma among the family cultivates a harmonious, loving home. Translated by Kithanjeele Photograph by Ong Siew Geok G an Quee Ling is the eldest daughter of Sng Sok Chu. She became the second member in her family to be certified as a Tzu Chi Commissioner, following in her mother’s footsteps. Quee Ling, who is 49 this year, has two daughters and a son. Her eldest daughter is already married and a mother of two, upgrading Quee Ling’s role from mother to grandmother. Looking back, Quee Ling recalled with a smile how she stumbled and fell many times over the course of her life. Since young, she had been following her parents around on their business appointments, observing how they socialized and dealt with various traders. Her close observations of her parents gradually influenced her personality and character,