Topic: jdredd1 's blog Can we open the parents eyes?

Two problems here, schools/centers and parents. On the school/center side, education in China means business just like everything else. Fees are incredibly high compared to other countries but the standards far below most countries. In addition it is not unusual for deans/managers to request bribe money before considering one's application. Students only learn what they need to pass, test marks are being "enhanced" on a normal basis, parents see good grades and are satisfied. Learning anything that's not related to the next test? Nope. General knowledge? Only when it benefits the Party's line. On the parents side, you need to understand the concept of "face" and how it prevails in Chinese society. Parents want their kids to look good, get high marks and good reviews, because it gives them prestige in the eyes of other Chinese. I have a friend, her son has speaking problems but she won't send him to a specialist that I recommended because she is afraid that other people will discover his problems and mock her. China is all about appearances, no room for substance. The truth is a lot more complicated, this was a quick summary of the situation.