Interest classes also have a "chain of contempt", the more "unpopular" the more "noble", and it is really heart-wrenching after reading it
Nowadays, with the improvement of family economic conditions, parents' expectations for their children's education have gradually increased, and they have begun to pay more attention to quality education. In addition to the formal education of the school, the cultivation of children's hobbies and specialties has also become a new demand for parents.
Many parents believe that having a specialty is the same as having an advantage. Although in the past, there were many special requirements for primary and secondary school admissions, but now this system has been abolished and the nearest entrance examination is exempted. However, parents are still enrolling their children in various interest classes as if they were participating in auctions. With the increase in the types of interest classes, parents began a new round of comparison, and even formed a "chain of contempt" between interest classes.
Compared to the past, the position of the piano in this "chain of contempt" has become somewhat outdated. In my childhood, learning piano was a symbol of the family's relative wealth, because the piano was expensive, and piano lessons were not cheap. However, in today's middle-class families, learning piano seems to have been relegated to a "bottom" interest class.
Other once popular interest classes, such as swimming, dancing, painting, taekwondo, etc., were also "disliked" in this competition. On the contrary, calligraphy, Go, and some niche instruments such as the cello, harp, and grand piano are becoming new trends.
In this new trend, equestrianism, fencing, and tea ceremony are seen at the top of the "chain of contempt". In addition, interest classes such as golf, ice hockey, and drama performances are also very popular, and they are known as "noble" interest classes. Although these interest classes are less practical and more for self-cultivation, they are also considered to be a symbol of the more "unpopular" and "noble".
There's no denying that these interest classes are quite expensive. For example, in "Thirty Only", the Gu family is even willing to sell luxury bracelets in order to let their children go to equestrian classes. A casual search on the Internet found that the equestrian experience class costs 200-400 yuan for half an hour, and a whole equestrian experience class costs more than 1,000 yuan, which is obviously difficult for ordinary families to afford.
However, interest classes were originally designed to cultivate children's specialties and hobbies, but now they have gradually evolved into a tool for parents to compare. According to data reports, the standard configuration of interest classes for parents in first-tier cities is cultural classes plus art and sports interest classes. In other words, in addition to taking remedial classes for cultural courses such as language, mathematics, and foreign languages, children also have to learn musical instruments, calligraphy, and equestrian, ice hockey and other sports interest classes, which makes today's students really hard.
Returning to the original intention of attending interest classes, the learning intensity of today's students is already quite high, and participating in additional interest classes will only further increase the learning load. Therefore, we need to be clear about why we should enroll in interest classes. The main function of interest classes is to cultivate their strengths, so that children can have an advantage in future education and employment competitionStrengthen the body, so that children can get physical and mental relaxation after learning;and self-cultivation, which cultivates teamwork and perseverance in the process of cultivating interests.
When choosing an interest class, you should first pay attention to the density and number to avoid becoming too much of a burden. Secondly, choose according to your child's interests and potential, respect your child's wishes, and don't force them to learn things they don't like. Finally, considering the family's financial ability and parents' time, some interest classes need to be accompanied by parents, and parents need to have enough time and energy to ensure the safety of their children.
Economic conditions are an issue that must be taken into account, and do not over-consume the family economy for the sake of interest classes. Interest classes should be to make up for children's shortcomings and cultivate their strengths, rather than becoming a tool for parents to compare. The trend of "chain of contempt" in interest classes is not worth following, and you should choose a suitable interest class according to the actual situation of your child.
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