Remembering the childhood years

Askmelah's Note: 

The most controversial segment in this article appears to be when her parents were advising Dr Lee to take the President's scholarship. The late Mrs Lee said: "Take the prestige. Don't take the money,so you won't be bonded." while Mr Lee said: "No, take the money. It makes no difference whether you are bonded or not." Deep inside me I would have thought that both of them would advise, "take the prestige, but don't take the money, we can afford it, the money will be moe beneficial for the poor."