Making NS mandatory develops Singaporen boys into men

I agree with this statement. I find that boys before going through NS may be physically manly or strong. They may have reached a certain extend of maturity. But through the hardship experienced in NS, it would make them more mature. For example, in NS, these man learn how to listen to orders, no matter if they are right or wrong. This would actually make them more discipline, and not be spoilt, only thinking about their own comfortability. Another example, would be going through different military exercises, where they would be tested to their physical limits, and at the same time, their physiological  limits.