Winter vacation is a long-awaited vacation for students to relax and play freely. However, in some areas, students only have a dozen days of winter vacation, which has caused complaints and dissatisfaction among students. They felt the urgency of time, and instead of spending the year in its entirety, they rushed to usher in the start of school.
After the announcement of the winter vacation time for primary and secondary school students in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, it caused dissatisfaction among many students. This year's winter break began on January 19 and ended on February 18, with only 19 days of vacation. Compared to the 25 days in previous years, the time has indeed been greatly reduced. The students felt aggrieved and felt that they were about to start school in a hurry before the year was over, and they questioned the school in their hearts.
The school gave an explanation for the students' complaints. They said that the total number of winter and summer vacation hours of students has not changed, but this year's summer vacation is longer, which has led to a decrease in winter vacation time. The summer vacation started on July 1 and ended on September 1, a total of two full months. In order to balance the winter and summer vacations, the school had to shorten the length of the winter vacation.
The school's explanation seems to hold water. The length of winter and summer vacations is indeed determined according to the habits and needs of different regions. For example, students in the north have a relatively long winter vacation and a shorter summer vacationThe opposite is true for students in the south, where the winter and summer vacations are basically the same. In addition, some parents have expressed support for the school's approach. They believe that shortening the holidays can reduce the need for make-up classes, while also making it easier for families to take care of their children. Moreover, the school teachers also began to prepare for the lesson at the same time, and there were no special grievances.
The shortened vacation time has had a positive impact on some families. Dual-income families, in particular, are relatively pressed for time. Originally, the long holidays would have kept them busy looking for holiday classes for their children, but this year's holidays are shorter, and there are 8 days of rest for parents themselves, so that students do not need to find additional holiday classes, and it is easier for parents to take care of their children. In addition, the shortening of vacation time has also dealt a certain blow to make-up classes. It is always better and cheaper for students to study in school than to find a cram school outside the school. Especially for middle school students, the learning tasks are intense, the curriculum is tight-paced, and keeping pace with the school is more conducive to academic progress.
Parents' support was mainly focused on two aspects: time constraints and concerns about academic impacts. If the holidays are too long, it will take longer for students to re-enter the learning mode once they have relaxed, and this is common in families across the country. For dual-income families, the shortened vacation time can ease their burden. In addition, the shortened holiday time arranged by schools can also effectively crack down on the remedial school industry and encourage students to study well in school.
Looking back on the past, the author can't help but sigh at the changes of the years. When I was a child, I looked forward to the joy of the holidays and was unlimited, whether it was winter or summer vacation, I could have fun to my heart's content, and after each vacation, there would be new things to share with my classmates. Nowadays, the students' vacation has become a time to study in a different place, full of pressure and anxiety, and the original meaning of the holiday - rest, has gradually faded away.
However, in this modern society, such a phenomenon is inevitable. We talk about stopping involution, but few people can put it into action, on the one hand, we feel sorry for the hard work of the children, but we have joined the ranks of competition. A hard life seems to be the norm of life, constantly working hard, constantly fighting, no matter how old we are, no matter what stage we are, we are all working hard for life and the future.
However, if you keep working hard like this, when will you be able to enjoy the beauty of life?Perhaps, we can start with our small free time now and take time out to take care of ourselves. Whether it's during this winter break or in other leisure moments, find something you enjoy to do, relax and enjoy life. During the Chinese New Year, don't push the students so hard, give them some time to rest and relax, and maintain a good physical and mental state.
Life is long, and we are always trying to move forward, but youth is only once. As we age, our ability to feel happiness gradually weakens, so at a young age, we must nourish our hearts and seek out those things that bring us happiness and satisfaction. There are many moments in life that can be enjoyed, and as long as we grasp them, we will find the beauty and happiness of life.
Summary: Students were dissatisfied with the shortening of the holiday period, but the school gave a reasonable explanation, and at the same time, some parents supported it. Although the winter break has become shorter, there are still many other moments in life to enjoy and relax. Whether it is students or parents, we should try to seize these precious moments to pursue our own joy and happiness.