On that summer evening, the sun shines through the sparse clouds on every corner of the town, adding a touch of warmth and color to this mundane place.
On such a seemingly quiet evening, there was a discordant quarrel from the neighbor's house, and the helpless crying of the child after being severely reprimanded by his mother.
I gently put down the book in my hand and walked to the window, trying to capture the untold story from the subtle sounds.
It turned out that for the sake of her child's education, this mother did not hesitate to give up her originally stable and well-paid job, and resolutely chose to rent a house near the school to accompany her, only hoping that her child could achieve excellent results in the college entrance examination, an important point in life.
The mother's contribution was huge, not only did she quit her job, but she also sold the only house in the family and used the funds to pay for her children's tuition and rent.
Her heart is full of expectations and longing for her child's future, and she believes that with enough time and money, her child will be able to get good grades and get into the ideal university.
However, things turned out far beyond her expectations. In the last year of high school, the child seems to have completely lost his fighting spirit, no longer listens carefully to make-up classes, and no longer has enthusiasm for school.
He immersed himself in his own world every day, either sleeping in bed and playing games, or running out to play with his companions, completely ignoring his mother's expectations and dedication.
After the college entrance examination, when the mother asked the child what his prediction was for his grades, the child told her with an indifferent face: "At most, I will go to a junior college." This sentence was like a sharp knife that pierced deep into my mother's heart.
She couldn't believe her ears, and she couldn't accept such a reality. She felt that all her efforts and efforts had come to naught, and all her expectations and aspirations had become bubbles.
Anger and disappointment were intertwined in the mother's heart, and she finally couldn't help but scold the child severely. She rebuked the child for being lazy and selfish, and reproached him for being irresponsible and unthankful.
Her voice echoed through the empty room, and every word was filled with endless sadness and helplessness. In this process, we should also see the helplessness and struggle of this mother.
She did whatever it took to save her child's future, but in the end, she got this result. This makes us wonder: what is the true meaning of education?
Is it for your child to get into the ideal university with excellent grades? Or do they learn to think for themselves, make their own choices and take responsibility?
Perhaps, we should re-examine the purpose and method of education. We should not only focus on children's grades and rankings, but also on their interests, hobbies and personality development.
In this era of competition and challenges, we should not forget the original intention and mission of education. We should let every child have their own dreams and pursuits, so that they can move forward bravely on the road of growth.