Following recent events, a heartfelt letter from a teacher to parents, expressing the hope that parents wouldn't worry about October 20th (Vietnamese Teachers' Day), has become a hot topic of discussion on social media. More than just a gentle reminder, this story reflects many thought-provoking aspects of the pressure in the educational environment, for both teachers and parents.
It's unclear when exactly, but giving gifts to teachers on holidays and special occasions has become a common practice, yet it unintentionally creates unnecessary pressure on families with young children attending school. Most parents spend considerable time researching and searching for gifts that are valuable enough to show appreciation for the teachers, but not too expensive to avoid being perceived as insincere.
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| Few teachers aspire to "get rich" from their profession; most simply desire a comfortable life and relief from unnecessary stress. (Illustrative image) |
Conversely, teachers also find themselves in an awkward situation when receiving gifts, potentially inadvertently affecting the teacher-student relationship, and even risking sparking negative feelings from both sides.
Therefore, the small but meaningful act of a teacher in Binh Dinh, through her heartfelt letter, skillfully resolved that concern. This teacher emphasized the value of the teacher-student relationship above all else, and at the same time reaffirmed that respect and affection can be expressed in many ways, not necessarily through material gifts.
The heartfelt letter was widely shared on social media, receiving numerous compliments from readers.
If we view the teaching profession purely from an economic perspective, like any other profession in society, disregarding its noble spiritual values, the reality is quite harsh: teachers' salaries and bonuses are arguably not commensurate with the effort and responsibility they put in. Many parents simply think of it as an excuse to support teachers during special events or holidays, rather than trying to curry favor with those who are tirelessly nurturing their children's knowledge.
Parents always understand the silent sacrifices made by teachers. In many countries around the world , the teaching profession is highly paid compared to the average, along with more benefits than other professions. Unfortunately, in our country today, teachers' salaries are quite modest, leading to a situation where some talented teachers have to leave the profession or take on additional jobs to make ends meet.
This is something we should all reflect upon!
Source: https://congthuong.vn/nhung-suy-ngam-tu-buc-tam-thu-mong-phu-huynh-dung-ban-tam-ngay-2010-353580.html
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