Less homework and the Internet for minors, more recreational activities and physical exercise: China reverses course and passes a new law on "promoting family education" to ease the school competitiveness brought to the exasperation in recent years and the crazy expenses for training.
The Standing Committee of the National People's Assembly, the Chinese parliament, has approved legislation that urges parents, among other things, to reduce the heavy study burdens imposed on their children so far and to work hard to prevent them from becoming dependent at the same time. from the web. The law stipulates that parents or guardians are responsible for the family upbringing of minors and that the state, while local governments are required to take steps to cut homework and out-of-school tutoring.
In the current ultra-competitive Chinese system, already entering an excellent kindergarten represents the springboard for prestigious elementary schools and so on: the first years of study are considered fundamental by Chinese families and, according to what was explained in ANSA from professionals in the sector, the preparation can cost 4-5,000 dollars already under 6 years, including lessons in piano, writing, acting or even jumping the rope.
The new law prohibits parents from imposing an excessive didactic burden on their children, clarifying the need to appropriately organize the time to devote to study and that instead for rest, recreational activities and physical exercise.