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Author: Xie Haiyun / Country: Mainland China
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Publish Date: 2006-06-01
Features: A hit work on the internet! What exactly is the college entrance exam? The author records and summarizes the sweet and sour experiences of preparing for the exam with her senior high school daughter, using a humorous and delicate pen and a mother's tender love. Through hard work, the little protagonist, who originally had average grades, stands out with over 600 points and ranks among the top students in the province. The book vividly portrays the images and mindsets of characters such as the examinee, parents, and teachers, with a strong sense of life. Examinees and parents can gain valuable experiences and lessons in a relaxed reading atmosphere. From a mother's perspective, the book tells the story of the sweet and sour experiences of preparing for the exam with her senior high school daughter. Through hard work, the little protagonist, who originally had average grades, stands out with over 600 points and ranks among the top students in the province. The writing is humorous and lighthearted, with a strong sense of life. Examinees and parents can gain valuable experiences and lessons in a relaxed reading atmosphere.
Can I rest assured? When my daughter entered high school, her grades were ranked 12th in the class. Now, her grades have improved a bit, but she is ranked 15th! Has she made progress or regressed? As a mother, I can't figure out this equation. But what can I do if I don't feel at ease? Can I throw stones at the sky? I can only awkwardly smile at the kind but heartless head teacher: "Her future is something she fights for herself. We parents can't be gunners for her college entrance exam, so we can only rest assured."
The vacation arrived, and I happened to be retired at home, so I was determined not to go anywhere and stayed cooped up indoors. Every day, I stared at my eyes, watching my daughter wake up at noon, eat slowly, watch TV intently, and do homework absentmindedly, feeling anxious in my heart. But my anxiety was useless. When my daughter just received her high school admission notice two years ago, she made three agreements with us in advance: "During high school, I will study consciously, and Mom and Dad must not nag or interfere at will." This was openly putting a bridle on her parents' mouths and a tight helmet on their heads. If I didn't agree, it would be a great lack of trust in my daughter, which would undermine her confidence and affect her mood, her healthy personality development; if I agreed, Mom and Dad had to follow through and couldn't act like the village head without a position or treat their daughter as unimportant.
My daughter is no longer the naive little girl she was during the elementary to middle school transition, who could be arbitrarily manipulated by her parents. She has grown up, has her own opinions, thoughts, and understanding of things, is more self-conscious, and also cares about her reputation. As the saying goes, "Don't curse your sister in law to your face, don't hit your brother over your head." Raised in a new society and under the red flag, our parents can only adapt to the new family education trends of the 21st century, change roles, set aside our pride, and be friends with our children for equal communication. If we try to use the old-fashioned "lord and subject" system from the pre-liberation era, it's a complete no-go.
Sigh, I can only bear with patience, "insert a sharp knife above the heart" — endure.