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"Patriarchalistic" management in universities: when will students be able to get rid of the "shackles"?

In this era of rapid change, universities, as temples of higher education, should be the cradle of independent thinking and innovation. However, we have found that the management of some universities still seems to be stuck in the old "paternalistic" model, which is a thought-provoking phenomenon.

From prohibiting students from hanging bed curtains in dormitories to sending students' transcripts to parents, these seemingly conscientious regulations reveal a neglect of student autonomy and an excessive pursuit of management convenience. Students complained that they thought that entering the university could get rid of the strict management of junior high and high school, pursue self-development and personality display, but they did not expect to fall into another "cage".

We have to ask, when will this "paternalistic" management style end? Universities are places to train the social elite of the future, not to create obedient "robots". Students want to be free to explore and think for themselves in college, rather than being locked into unreasonable rules.

More worryingly, sending report cards to parents not only ignores students' right to privacy, but also undermines their autonomy and responsibility. University students are already adults, and they should learn to take responsibility for their studies and life on their own. Sending a report card to a parent is a declaration that students are unable to handle their own academic problems independently, which is undoubtedly a denial of their abilities.

We strongly urge university administrators to keep pace with the times and abandon this "paternalistic" management style. Respecting students' individuality and nurturing their autonomy and innovation is the essence of university education. Stop using excuses to restrict students' freedom and development, and let them truly let themselves go and pursue their dreams on the university campus.

At the same time, we should also say to those universities that are still clinging to the outdated management methods: the times are advancing, and the way of education needs to be constantly innovated. Stop indulging in the "paternalistic" management model, but be brave enough to step out of your comfort zone and embrace new challenges and changes. Only in this way can universities truly cultivate outstanding talents who can adapt to the development of future society.

In addition, we need to rethink the role of parents in education. Parents should be the guides and supporters of their children's growth, rather than over-intervening and acting for them. When a child enters college, parents should learn to let go and let their children face the challenges and difficulties of life independently. Only in this way can children truly grow into independent, autonomous and responsible adults.

In short, the "paternalistic" style of management is outdated. We hope that the University will truly respect the individuality and autonomy of students, and cultivate more outstanding talents with independent thinking ability and innovative spirit. At the same time, parents also need to change their mindset and give their children more autonomy and room to grow. Only in this way can we create a better future together.

In this era of information explosion and social change, what we need is not a "good child" who blindly obeys, but a "retrograde" who dares to challenge authority and innovate. As the temple of higher education, universities should shoulder the important responsibility of cultivating such talents. Therefore, we must abandon those old management styles and allow students to thrive in an environment of freedom and innovation.