Sharing the anxiety of taking exams with students.

Watching their children and grandchildren from the moment the students enter the examination hall.

In the southern Central Highlands during the last days of June, the weather was hot and humid, with sunny mornings and rainy afternoons, more stifling than usual. However, this did not deter the anxious and worried parents from watching their children's every step as they entered the examination halls.

A father escorts his son to the exam venue. (Photo by Khánh Phúc)

A father escorts his son to the exam venue (photo: Khánh Phúc)

Parents are restless and anxious as the school bell rings signaling the start of the exam. Then, they burst with joy and tears well up as they see their children and grandchildren emerge from the examination hall, regardless of whether the candidates have smiles on their faces or are saddened by unsatisfactory results.

Feeling anxious and worried as the school bell rings to announce the exam.

Feeling anxious and worried as the school bell rings to signal the start of the exam.

Hugs, pats on the shoulder, affectionate handshakes, tolerance, and protection. Bottles of water hastily handed to children, or the way parents pull their children close while opening an umbrella to shield them from the rain—all these are immeasurable images of love... These are the most beautiful scenes during the season when students "come to the capital to take the imperial examinations."

Overwhelmed with joy when my child finished the exam.

Children are always the most precious asset of parents. The growth and development of each child, in addition to the knowledge they acquire in school, is also shaped by the guidance and teaching of their parents at home. Behind every step a student takes, there is the silent, unwavering presence of their parents, filled with love and forgiveness.

They braved the sun and rain to accompany the students to the examination hall.

Braving the sun and rain, they accompanied the students to the examination hall.

Similar to this year's Literature exam, write about "Every sky is the sky of the Fatherland." This isn't just about love for one's homeland; it's about the responsibility of Vietnamese citizens, especially young people, to contribute and dedicate themselves completely. It doesn't necessarily require sacrificing blood and lives when the country is at peace and changing every day. It simply means fulfilling the responsibility of a citizen to live beautifully and kindly, to hate evil and cherish good values. That's enough to warm the hearts of parents.