Summer vacation is just around the corner—a huge relief for kids who can finally unwind. But for many parents, the annual winter and summer breaks are a real nightmare.
It's not necessarily that their children are particularly disruptive or frustrating at home. For many parents, the struggle stems from being dual-income households that lack the time to care for children during breaks. With both parents working, leaving children home alone during the day is unsafe and impractical.
Alternatively, only one parent can take leave to stay home with the child. But what employer is willing to grant employees extended vacations every year?So during breaks, either grandparents step in to help, or one parent must stay home full-time.
Many parents resort to enrolling their children in tutoring classes, which can easily trigger rebellious attitudes. Moreover, the quality of these classes varies wildly, with teaching standards often deeply concerning. Opting for better-quality tutoring represents a significant financial burden, further straining the already heavy costs of raising children.
Many parents argue that winter and summer breaks originated from poor living conditions in the past—extreme cold in winter and heat in summer made studying difficult. But with technological advancements, every classroom now has air conditioning, allowing students to learn in relatively comfortable environments.
Even with breaks, most dual-income families still send their children to tutoring centers.Rather than sending them to off-campus tutoring institutions, many parents feel much more at ease sending their children to school. Many parents propose gradually phasing out winter and summer breaks, much like the widespread adoption of extended school hours.
However, from the students' perspective, after months of classes, they are physically and mentally exhausted and under immense pressure. Just like when we were children, what we looked forward to most were the winter and summer breaks. After a brief rest, we could embark on a better journey ahead.