"No matter how hard you are, you can't be poor in education, no matter how poor you are", this sentence has become the motto of many parents, highlighting their determination to spare no effort for their children to obtain better educational resources. However, there are still serious imbalances in the distribution of educational resources in various parts of China, especially the gap between large and small cities. In order to give their children better opportunities in the city, many out-of-town parents not only need to deal with the problem of settling down, but also have to deal with issues such as school enrollment places, which makes them in a difficult situation. Against this backdrop, a new policy has been introduced in Zhejiang Province where parents can donate blood to earn school points for their children, thus increasing their priority for entering schools. This policy has sparked widespread discussion and controversy, making people think about the fairness of education and the moral bottom line of society.
In order to give their children better educational opportunities, many parents have made great efforts and sacrifices. However, in the face of a highly competitive educational environment, it is far from enough to rely on the comprehensive quality of students, and the conditions of parents have also become an important factor in admission. To address this issue, a local school has introduced a "points-based" policy, where parents can earn points for their children through blood donations, donations, and volunteer services, thereby improving their chances of admission. Specifically, parents can get 2 points for each 100ml blood donation, 8 points for up to 400ml of blood donation, and up to 30 points for points10 points for participating in hematopoietic stem cell sampling and 30 points for donation;A maximum of 15 points can be earned for participating in public welfare volunteer serviceEarn 2 points for every $1,000 you donate to charity, up to a maximum of 20 points. Such a policy undoubtedly links the "voluntary" behavior of parents to students' enrollment points, which has caused widespread concern and controversy.
Behind the introduction of this policy is not only the efforts of parents to give their children a better education, but also a means adopted by public schools to improve the quality and reputation of education. Due to the limited resources of the school and the limited number of places to be admitted, the implementation of the policy can help the school to screen out students who better meet its requirements, thereby improving the overall strength of the school. At the same time, the implementation of the policy can also promote the development of social welfare undertakings, encourage people to participate in activities such as blood donation, volunteer service and charitable donations, and contribute to society. However, this policy has also raised some questions and concerns, with some arguing that it is a play on the "soft underbelly" of parents to turn their voluntary behavior into a condition of enrollment, which calls into question the fairness of education.
1. The conflict between fairness and morality
Education should be equitable, and every child should have an equal opportunity to receive an education. However, in some places, the policy links the voluntary behavior of parents to the students' access to school, so that those families who are unable or unwilling to participate in blood donation and donation do not enjoy the same educational opportunities. This leads to a conflict between fairness and morality, and the original purpose and meaning of education are diluted. We should reflect on what the essence of education is, whether it is to make education equal for every child, or to make education a commodity that only a few people can enjoy
2. Parental pressure and burden
In modern society, parents have given too much for their children's future. They not only have to solve material problems, but also pay attention to children's academic Xi performance, talent cultivation and other aspects. Now, they have to donate blood, donate money and volunteer for their children's schooling, is this an excessive demand on parents?Parents have already put in too much effort and sacrifice for their children, and we should give them more support and understanding.
3. The role and responsibilities of the school
Schools should think from multiple perspectives and try to consider them holistically, rather than just turning admission criteria into hard indicators. More attention should be paid to the development of each student's abilities in all aspects, with the goal of cultivating well-rounded talents. Schools should also pay more attention to educational equity, take proactive measures to close the education gap, and ensure that every child can enjoy equal educational opportunities.
Education is the cornerstone of a society and the brainchild of a family. Parents have made tremendous efforts and sacrifices to give their children access to a better education. However, in the case of unbalanced educational resources, they also need to deal with the difficulty of enrollment, which makes them have to obtain admission points for their children by donating blood, donating money, etc., to increase their chances of admission. This policy has sparked widespread discussion and controversy in society, and has made people think about the fairness of education and social morality.
We should reflect on what the essence of education is, whether it is to make education equal for every child, or to make education a commodity that only a few people can enjoyEducation should ensure equity, and schools should strive to be people-centred and consider admissions from multiple perspectives. At the same time, society should also provide more support and understanding for parents to reduce their pressure and burden.
In the future, we look forward to making education more equitable, so that every child can enjoy high-quality educational resources and provide them with better opportunities to grow. Only in this way can we realize the true value of education and the sustainable development of society.