Chinese School's Doll Program Sparks Debate on Teaching Empathy
Viral Alert | Chinese School Uses Dolls To Teach Rebellious Students Empathy, Internet Divided
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A special education school in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, China, has gained attention for having rebellious students carry toy dolls to teach empathy and gratitude. The initiative, which simulates parenting challenges, has garnered mixed reactions on social media, with some praising its benefits while others question its effectiveness.
- 01Yuanzhong Special Education School uses toy dolls to teach gratitude to rebellious students.
- 02The program aims to help students understand parental challenges and develop empathy.
- 03Mixed reactions on social media highlight both support and skepticism regarding the method.
- 04Students reported physical discomfort, reflecting on the hardships of parenting.
- 05The school charges monthly fees between 8,000 to 20,000 yuan (approximately $1,200 to $2,900).
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The Yuanzhong Special Education School in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, China, has implemented a unique program where students carry toy dolls to learn empathy and gratitude. This initiative targets adolescents displaying rebellious behaviors, such as lack of motivation and internet addiction. Recently, videos of students with dolls have gone viral, showing them carrying the dolls on their backs and mimicking parental care during lunch. The school's principal, known as Du, emphasized that this approach aims to help students appreciate their parents' challenges. Feedback from students indicates that the experience has made them more aware of parental hardships. However, reactions on social media have been mixed, with some praising the method while others question its realism. The school charges fees ranging from 8,000 to 20,000 yuan (approximately $1,200 to $2,900) monthly, employing a strict management style.
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This program may influence how students perceive their parents and their responsibilities, potentially leading to improved family relationships.
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