A father in China has sparked a discussion on good parenting techniques after he praised his academically poor son during a parent-teacher meeting at an elite school and predicted that the child has a bright future. A video of the speech is now viral on Chinese social media platforms, South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported.
The unidentified man was reportedly invited to speak after his son scored the lowest marks in the entire class.
“My son is a struggling student, but I still believe he will be able to make great contributions to society when he grows up,” the father said in the video shot on November 17. “But I still believe he will have a bright future... It is because of two factors. Firstly, despite my son’s poor scores, he still feels relieved. He also eats, drinks, plays, and sleeps well. He doesn't seem worried about his studies and this makes me admire him."
"This means he has a very strong mentality, even better than mine. I am the holder of a psychologist consultant’s certificate. Strong mentality and a high emotional quotient are crucial to success in our careers."
The second reason the father cited was that the boy was improving his performance gradually thanks to his teachers.
“Sometimes he can score 60 out of 100 in tests. So I think he has a chance to become an extraordinary person in the future,” he added before apologising to the school teachers because his son’s low grades had brought down the average mark of the class.
The father's approach to his son's poor results won hearts on the internet with several users praising his parenting technique.
“This is the most clear-minded parent in China,” said one user, while another was quoted by SCMP as saying: “Every kid aspires for his parents’ recognition and support. If you don’t accept his shortcomings, how will he be able to face the challenges in society?”
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