The academic atmosphere in Tsinghua University is always smart and lively, and new ideas and ideas are constantly germinating here. Recently, Professor Peng Kaiping of the Department of Psychology at Tsinghua University's School of Social Sciences made a suggestion that caused quite a stir in the education sector and parents' circles. Professor Pang advocates the abolition of examinations and assessment in the lower grades of primary school and the shift of focus to emotional education.
Professor Peng's reasons are strong: "For children in first, second and third grades, there should be no exams and no marks for them. Although they can learn knowledge, they should not put too much pressure on them. Skills are learned when children grow up, and when they are young, they should focus on being human. ”
These words, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, aroused a heated discussion among parents. Some parents applaud that children are under heavy academic pressure from primary school onwards, lack of adequate play time, and mental health issues are often overlooked. Professor Pang's advice allows children to rediscover the joy of childhood, learn life skills, develop a spirit of mutual support, and maintain respect and love for life and others.
Other parents, however, said that while the proposal had some merit, it seemed a bit ahead of its time. Extracurricular activities and high-quality parental companionship have not yet kept pace, and whether such proposals are too idealistic needs to be considered.
In this discussion, we can see that even in Tsinghua University, where there are many elites, there are different opinions on how to raise children. But it is precisely this diversity of perspectives that reflects society's deep thinking about education and concern for children's future.
There is no doubt that Professor Peng Kaiping's advice is based on his care for children and deep thinking about education. In today's society, children are under pressure early on, and many children are occupied by make-up classes and homework in their spare time, lacking time to play and explore the world. At the same time, children's mental health is often neglected, leading to psychological problems such as low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression in some children.
Against this backdrop, Professor Peng's suggestion is a breath of fresh air. He hopes that children can grow up in a relaxed environment, have more time to experience life, learn how to get along with others, and cultivate respect and love for life and others.
However, the concerns of other parents are not unfounded. In the current competitive social environment, it is difficult for parents and children to break out of the environment and be sober on their own. Even if the school does not conduct exams and does not publish results, parents will consciously put pressure on their children because they are worried about their children's future development.
In addition, Professor Peng suggested shifting the focus to emotional education, which undoubtedly needs to be supported by a lot of extracurricular activities and high-quality parental companionship. But the reality is that many school extracurricular activities are mere formalities and do not meet the needs of children. Parents, on the other hand, lack the time and energy to spend with their children because of their busy schedules, let alone high-quality parent-child interactions.
Against this background, Professor Peng's proposal seems somewhat idealistic. There is a big gap between the educational environment he depicts and the reality of parents. Of course, this does not mean that Professor Peng's suggestion is wrong, but there may be certain difficulties in implementing it in our existing social environment.
From these two opposing perspectives, we can see that education is not only a matter for schools, but also for the whole society. Everyone is a participant in education, and our concepts and attitudes are imperceptibly influencing the development of education.
In today's society, children are under too much stress and mental health problems are becoming more and more prominent. This is a social phenomenon that cannot be ignored. Professor Peng Kaiping's suggestion is a deep reflection on this phenomenon and the courage to try to solve it.
However, changes in the educational environment do not happen overnight. This requires each and every one of us to work together, starting with a change in ourselves to influence the educational environment around us. Only in this way can we create a more relaxed and well-rounded educational environment for children.
In this process, schools, families and society need to work together. Schools should provide children with a relaxed learning environment as much as possible, families should pay attention to children's mental health, and society should also pay attention to the development of education and raise awareness of education.
Overall, although Professor Peng Kaiping's suggestion has sparked heated discussions among parents, his starting point is good and worthy of our deep thought. Let's work together to create a better environment for children to thrive in a healthy environment.