In Xinxiang, Henan Province, a shocking incident of beating a parent made us reflect on the following issues: What is the future of our educational environment? A 9-year-old boy and his mother were subjected to violence by their classmates' parents at the school gate. The perpetrators of this incident were eventually punished by law, but they left behind reflections that went far beyond legal punishment.
In today's society, the competition between parents is becoming more and more fierce, and it is understandable that every parent wants to give their children the best educational environment and future. However, this excessive competition and anxiety often translates into excessive expectations and pressure on children, and even triggers some irrational behavior, as seen in this incident.
We must recognize that education is not just a competition for achievement, but also a development of character, emotional and social skills. When parents only focus on scores and ignore the cultivation of children's inner world, children's growth path can become distorted. They may be able to score high on exams, but they are incredibly vulnerable in the face of relationships and setbacks.
Parents' anxiety can also be passed on to their children. Growing up in such an environment, children will feel great psychological pressure and even doubt their self-worth. In the long run, it will not only affect children's mental health, but may also lead to a bias in their perception of society.
First of all, parents need to be rational about their children's growth. Every child is a unique individual, with their own interests and talents, and we should respect and encourage their personality development, rather than shaping them into what we think they are. Secondly, schools and society should also take responsibility to provide a diversified environment for children to grow up, so that they can learn the ability to interact with others and deal with problems while learning knowledge. Finally, we need to establish a healthy home-school cooperation mechanism so that parents, teachers and children can form good communication and understanding.
A child's growth is a complex and delicate process, and we can't just limit ourselves to the immediate gains and losses. As parents, we should create a warm, understanding and supportive environment for our children to grow up with a peaceful mind. Only in this way can our children go on bravely in the future journey of life and become the outstanding talents that the society really needs.