Making NS mandatory develops Singaporean boys into men.
Bravery and guts, as one would imagine, is arguably the factor differentiating boys from men- or at least in my opinion- that one would come to the conclusion that having no guts equates no manhood. Yes, in fact, national service makes Singaporean boys into men, and it should be mandatory.
When one steps into national service, the surrounding, the environment, the social groups, will change; and it does takes a lot to swallow all that up.
For example, in national service, one gets physical 'torture' , pushing our limits to the depths, testing our endurance levels. He has to undergo tough arduous trainings and physical activities to pass. With that, he has to stabalise his mentality , to get accustomed to all the trainings, that at times he might fail. And when he fails, he has to bring himself up to his feet, and again start off the training well; and endure all the new problems- social bonding, physical endurance.
To be able to pick yourself up, and handle all the toughness of the world yourself, brings out independence and individualizes one to 'adapt' well- parallel, bravery will be very essential, as it underlies them all.
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