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Elementary school student jumps to his death after a drop in his English grade
Sorry if you guys think all these articles on rape and suicide are a bit much. They're just issues that I'm personally interested in and feel passionate about. In no way do I intend to paint Korea as this horrible country with rampant rape and deaths, etc if that's the impression you got.
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Article: Elementary school student jumps to his death from apartment roof after grades drop
Source: Yonhap News via Nate
A 12 year old 5th grader commit suicide by jumping off the roof of his apartment building. His parents suspect that it was because his English grades recently dropped and he had a test coming up. He had written a letter for his parents on parent's day apologizing for causing trouble.
1. [+353, -20] We really need to change our education system. It doesn't matter if our number of prodigies are increasing or if our education is at an all time high, who's going to be teaching these kids any character and morals? Making sure our kids grow up with the right morals should be prioritized over their education. How miserable this child's parents must feel... Child, run freely as you wish in the sky.
2. [+290, -8] Infinite competition, pressure to study abroad, English lessons... Children that should be running and playing, growing healthily... Has anyone ever wondered just how heavy the backpacks they're carrying must weigh on their shoulders? There are barely any kids that play in athletic fields anymore. What are we teaching our children? What they need the most right now are the ability to dream, the love of their parents, and interest. I feel like the time they spend with their parents will be infinitely more beneficial to their upbringing than grinding away at an after school academy.
3. [+278, -14] If the pressure is even this strong for an elementary school student, I can't imagine the hardships that junior and high school students are facing
4. [+25, -1] Reminds me of a public service announcement I saw on TV a while ago.
Parents look far ahead while school parents only look straight ahead.
Parents walk next to their children while school parents ask their children to walk ahead.
Parents tell their children to dream while school parents do not give their children enough time to dream.
Are you a parent or a school parent?
5. [+22, -0] How can a 12 year old commit suicide over his English grade... Our country is insane, seriously.
6. [+17, -0] Child... do not worry about tests and grades wherever you are now and run and play to your heart's content.
7. [+14, -5] You did not cause any trouble... It is the adults that caused all the trouble. We're sorry...
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Article: Elementary school student jumps to his death from apartment roof after grades drop
Source: Yonhap News via Nate
A 12 year old 5th grader commit suicide by jumping off the roof of his apartment building. His parents suspect that it was because his English grades recently dropped and he had a test coming up. He had written a letter for his parents on parent's day apologizing for causing trouble.
1. [+353, -20] We really need to change our education system. It doesn't matter if our number of prodigies are increasing or if our education is at an all time high, who's going to be teaching these kids any character and morals? Making sure our kids grow up with the right morals should be prioritized over their education. How miserable this child's parents must feel... Child, run freely as you wish in the sky.
2. [+290, -8] Infinite competition, pressure to study abroad, English lessons... Children that should be running and playing, growing healthily... Has anyone ever wondered just how heavy the backpacks they're carrying must weigh on their shoulders? There are barely any kids that play in athletic fields anymore. What are we teaching our children? What they need the most right now are the ability to dream, the love of their parents, and interest. I feel like the time they spend with their parents will be infinitely more beneficial to their upbringing than grinding away at an after school academy.
3. [+278, -14] If the pressure is even this strong for an elementary school student, I can't imagine the hardships that junior and high school students are facing
4. [+25, -1] Reminds me of a public service announcement I saw on TV a while ago.
Parents look far ahead while school parents only look straight ahead.
Parents walk next to their children while school parents ask their children to walk ahead.
Parents tell their children to dream while school parents do not give their children enough time to dream.
Are you a parent or a school parent?
5. [+22, -0] How can a 12 year old commit suicide over his English grade... Our country is insane, seriously.
6. [+17, -0] Child... do not worry about tests and grades wherever you are now and run and play to your heart's content.
7. [+14, -5] You did not cause any trouble... It is the adults that caused all the trouble. We're sorry...
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