Readers unanimously condemned it.

"My teacher told me not to take the exam, but my mother taught me to never stop trying."

Reader Tâm Mai shared her story: "Thank you very much to the parents and Thanh Niên Newspaper for speaking up to reclaim the 'right to education' for our children. I experienced something similar 21 years ago. At that time, the homeroom teacher also summoned my mother and spoke very harshly, but my mother resolutely refused, not because of my poor health or academic performance that she would take away my opportunity (even though my mother was illiterate)..."

That year I didn't actually graduate from high school, and I was very sad... but it was because of my mother's belief and constant encouragement, telling me to keep trying even with just a glimmer of hope, that I continued my studies. Because our family was poor, I enrolled in a remedial program instead of the regular one, and the following year I passed. My mother cried...

After that, I worked and studied design at the same time, and by the age of 30, I was able to start my own company. My mother never stopped encouraging me or believing in me, even though many people advised her not to let me study anymore and to become a factory worker instead. I'm sharing my own story so that parents with struggling children can have more real-life examples to motivate their children...

"If my mother hadn't given me faith, hadn't given me hope, perhaps a frail, sickly girl like me would never have been able to stand on her own two feet and overcome life's difficulties. My mother taught me the right attitude towards life, how to constantly strive, and how to always learn—that's what's important. And now I'm teaching my children what my mother's love taught me."

Similarly, a commenter named Huy wrote: "Instead of affecting the children's psychology, please use the heart of an educator to encourage both teachers and students to strive to overcome challenges. I'm not equating all teachers with the same mindset, but I hope you will reflect on this."

I was advised to get my own child into a good public school because his academic performance wasn't very good. I disregarded the advice and focused on helping my son get into a deserving public school..."

A commenter named Minh Phan suggested: "Teachers should review their counseling methods. What constitutes counseling? Don't force students not to take the exam because it's their right. Parents will choose suitable schools for their children to attend... Relevant departments and agencies should take timely action to prevent similar cases from recurring."

Taking the entrance exam for 10th grade is a legitimate right of students.

Is the obsession with achievements an incurable disease?

Many reader comments mentioned the cause stemming from the obsession with achievements in the education sector. Reader Phamngovu wrote: "The obsession with achievements is an incurable disease, difficult to cure. Those afflicted with this disease will gradually become... alienated from their educational goals, which is regrettable."

Another commenter said: "It's all just for the title of 'excellent teacher,' and then for the school to achieve progress and meet the standards for students to pass the entrance exams to public schools. When I was in 9th grade, it was the same; instead of encouraging students to study hard, the teachers advised students to go to vocational schools or other private schools..."

BĐ Bao Water questioned: "Is the education sector powerless against this kind of achievement-oriented mentality? The Ministry of Education once promised to strictly handle these cases, but they continue, proving that the law is not strong enough, so they are not afraid. Immediate rectification is necessary…"

"The teachers, principals, and vice-principals mentioned in the article should reconsider their actions. Don't take away the dreams and opportunities of the children," wrote BĐ DK.

Commenter Dungnguyen suggested, "The education sector and the police should clarify why parents whose children are taking the 10th grade entrance exam are currently receiving calls offering vocational school programs. For example, my family has been called several times. Where did the vocational schools get the information and phone numbers to call us?"

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