... homework given to them is ridiculous, and when they are done all their homework, many do not have the energy to do any other activity other than sleep. Another problem with the Chinese education system is that any information given to a student is merely memorized. The education system does not require a student to analyze and state his/her own opinions and ideas. This puts students at a disadvantage later on in their lives because even though they might still remember what the temperature was during a battle that took place in the Ming Dynasty, they would not have the knowledge to know how to debate many of the controversial topics that are going on today. High school education in China often results in emotional problems for students as well. Since family honour is so important in China, many parents and guardians put a lot of pressure on their children to ...

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