Many people take a dim view of crying, but I disagree. Crying is a good way to express your feelings. Whenever you are very happy, you may shed some tears of joy. When you are sad, you will find the pain more bearable by crying. And that will work for boys, too.
Traditional Chinese culture frowns upon people crying, especially boys and men. However, crying can be beneficial for your mental and physical health.
According to some studies, one of the reasons women often live longer than man may be that they cry more often. Crying can help relieve pain and ease stress and frustration. Rather than being a sign of weakness, crying can help your body stay healthy.
So boys and girls, don't be ashamed if sometimes you find yourself shedding a few tears of joy or sadness.
Yiu Fan-ying, Tsuen Wan Public Ho Chuen Yiu Memorial College
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