Making NS mandatory develops Singaporean boys into men. Do you agree?

I agree that making NS mandatory develops Singaporean boys into men. Not every one of them would want to attend National Service. However, they must remember that "Life is not a bed of roses". They do not always get what they want and desire, and that there are certain things which they have to learn to accept. Some of the Singaporean boys have not experienced hardship, and it is time they start to learn how to go through hardship, to do physical training, to cope, and not complain. National Service can equip them with skills which can last them for a lifetime. Through various group activities, Singaporean boys would understand the importance of hardship and that every person in a team is important, and that each team member needs to have a sense of belonging to the team, to take responsibility, and be a man, to be responsible for his own actions. When they are exhausted after all the activities and they might not have enough food or the food looks disgusting, they have to accept the fact that life is not always smooth-sailing, and we should not be picky with food, and live through such times. If they do not learn how to do so, when they face downfalls in their lives, they might be unable to accept the fact that they do not enjoy the luxury of the possessions and privileges they once had, and might do foolish things which would harm themselves. National Service would therefore help Singaporean boys to be more responsible, to be physically stronger, and equip them with skills which would last them for a life time, and thus NS develops Singaporen boys into men.