'My child only got 6 or 7 points on the midterm exam, I was so ashamed I didn't dare leave the house'

My child is a smart child, always at the top of his class in academics. To develop his strengths and remind him not to rest on his laurels, I spare no expense, effort, or time in sending him to tutoring and extra classes.

I thought that with my sacrifice and my child's efforts, the results would improve. Unexpectedly, the results not only did not increase but also dropped to an unexpectedly low level.

My embarrassment increased when I saw people everywhere boasting about their children getting 9s and 10s on their midterm exams. From friends, colleagues to neighbors, as soon as the school announced the results, my social media was flooded with posts boasting about my children’s scores disguised as encouragement and recognition of their achievements. I tried to ignore such posts but I couldn’t avoid them when I met them in real life.

Since I knew my child's score, I was so ashamed that I didn't dare leave the house.

Seeing that I had no activity online like the previous exam results, many people asked about my child's exam score. I have never been so afraid of questions about my child's score. When asked about the score, I had to force a smile and skillfully change the subject to avoid letting people know that my child only got 6 points in Math and English, and 7 points in Literature.

However, “paper can’t wrap fire” the neighbor whose child is in the same class as my child spread the shocking news throughout the entire apartment building. Every time I went out, I felt like everyone was just gossiping about my child’s score, which made me even more upset with my child. In that disappointment, there was also worry and regret.

Born into a poor family, to have a life with enough food and clothes like today, I had to study hard and not dare to be negligent or careless for even a moment. I believe that studying is the only way to open up a brighter future, so when I found out that my child only got 6-7 points in the important midterm exams, I was worried.

Math and Literature are important subjects in the 10th grade entrance exam and high school graduation exam, but the midterm exam, a type of test that tests the knowledge learned from the beginning of the year, is enough to "knock out" my child like this, so how can my child pass the stressful and difficult exams ahead? How can my child achieve the dream of entering the 10th grade of a specialized school, or the Foreign Trade University or the University of Science and Technology?

My child’s 6 points in the midterm exam was a psychological blow to me. Before that, I was always confident that as long as I diligently studied at good centers with reputable teachers, my child’s performance would definitely improve. I had to carefully monitor my child’s school schedule to be able to register him for as many extra subjects as possible. I believe that the more I study, the better, “if not horizontally, then vertically” because knowledge is never redundant.

Every month, my husband and I have to spend up to tens of millions of dong to invest in our children's education. In addition to the money issue, the effort that both mother and child put in is too much to count. I take my children to school and accompany them without a day off, even when I am sick, tired, or my husband is busy on a business trip, I still try to take my children to extra classes on time so that they do not miss school.

I pick up and drop off my children, accompany them without a day off...

Many people say that I force my child to study too much and lose his childhood. I love and feel sorry for my child, I do not regret anything I can do for him. All his peers study hard, if they are careless, they will fall behind. In fact, my child is not diligent enough, so in the recent exam, his friends got 9, 10 points while he only got 6, 7.

My son has been scolded a lot these past few days, so he has become more self-aware. He also turns off the lights in his room later than usual. I know he is also sad when his results are not as expected. I feel so sorry for him when he is so thin because he stayed up late, but I really can't control my emotions when I think about his grades.

To avoid the same fate in the final exam as this time, I am researching to change my child’s tutoring location. No matter how difficult it is, I am determined to accompany my child on this arduous and challenging journey.

Luu Thi Hoa (Parent)

Source: https://vtcnews.vn/con-thi-giua-ky-chi-duoc-6-7-diem-toi-xau-ho-khong-dam-ra-khoi-nha-ar909602.html