Some Chinese parents are violating...

@Shavkat (139937)
Philippines
September 20, 2023 11:00am CST
... the rule. During the pandemic, the Chinese government implemented a rule that kids aged 10 and below would not study the English language online or in other extracurricular programs aside from subjects at school. But then, they still let their kids do so. This is the reason why my former company failed to anticipate, and they were greatly affected. It is also the reason why I decided to quit working with them. In my view, it is fine if they want to learn a second language because it will be useful for them in the long run. What are your thoughts about this?
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Danna B.
@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
21 Sep 23
Chinese come up with a lot if rules and laws, nobody can raise the objection. If someone doesn't agree can they say so? This is clearly unfair.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
21 Sep 23
There are so many things that are forbidden in this country. They cannot even access some international websites. Although some can still do the illegal action by using VPN. I doubt if the authorities can monitor and catch them.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
25 Sep 23
@db20747 I agree with you. I am sure there are a lot of people who are computer savvy.
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Danna B.
@db20747 (43440)
• Washington, District Of Columbia
21 Sep 23
@Shavkat tech can make this possible.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
20 Sep 23
It is useful to learn another language. I wonder what the purpose was to forbid it..seems counter productive.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
20 Sep 23
According to some Chinese parents of my students, the Chinese government wants the students to focus more on their schools' subjects.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
21 Sep 23
@RebeccasFarm I think they do. Unlike us, they do have homework every day. That's insane for me to handle.
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OceanTiara
@RebeccasFarm (89873)
• Arvada, Colorado
21 Sep 23
@Shavkat If they have too many subjects, I can understand.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (72141)
• United States
21 Sep 23
Wow that seems like an awful rule to me not beneficial to the children at all!
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
21 Sep 23
You said it right. I sometimes being asked and told them the same reason.
Sanna_S
@psanasangma (7287)
• India
21 Sep 23
Not sure how to react on this however I believe learning another languages gives lots of advantages
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
21 Sep 23
I also think so. I hope their local government can realize this. As a matter of fact, most of these students cannot speak the language fluently. It would be hard for them to cope in the future.
Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (37355)
• Toccoa, Georgia
20 Sep 23
It is very wise to learn another language.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
20 Sep 23
I agree. I sometimes felt bad when I saw some kids who could not afford to study online. I do hope that their local government will not stop parents from having the privilege to have further study.
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Zhang jing xuan
@zhangxueying (3342)
• China
22 Sep 23
China's education has taught many nerds.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
23 Sep 23
At some point, it is a good goal to attain.
Amber
@AmbiePam (92789)
• United States
20 Sep 23
It seems odd to me to that they would forbid people from letting their children do that. If I were a parent I would find that ridiculous.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
20 Sep 23
Some parents are whining about this. That is why they are so careful about letting their kids learn the second language despite the Chinese government's directives.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471421)
• Switzerland
21 Sep 23
I honestly cannot see the reason to forbid.
Janeth
@janethwayne (5191)
• Philippines
20 Sep 23
To learn other language is a plus because it can help us even more to communicate to different kind of people who learn the same.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139937)
• Philippines
20 Sep 23
Indeed, the English language is still considered a universal language. As far as my concern goes, it is best to learn it while they are still young.