Previously, it had banned minors from video games for more than three hours a week to combat addiction, and drastically reduced the use of private tutoring.
In recent weeks, the government has also taken more ideological measures against celebrity idolatry, in particular with regard to television programs in which artists considered “vulgar” and “effeminate” participate.
From now on, the local authorities must “strengthen their supervision so that the burden on students in terms of homework and after-school courses is reduced”said the official Xinhua agency, referring to the law approved this Saturday by Parliament.
“Parents must distribute in a reasonable way the time dedicated to studies, rest, entertainment and physical activity of minors so as not to increase their burden in terms of learning and avoid any addiction to the Internet”, points to the text.
China’s school system is very selective. The Chinese prepare from childhood to pass, at age 18, the university entrance test, which determines whether the student is able to access higher education and in which establishment.
In this context, many parents spend sheer fortunes to enroll their children in the best schools or take private lessons, which affects their finances and the health of their children.
Faced with an aging population, a side effect of decades of very restrictive policies on birth control, the country is now trying to reverse the trend and allows couples to have up to three children.
But the costs related to education cause reluctance on the part of parents, so the authorities hope in this way to encourage them to procreate, trying above all to reduce the school load in various aspects.
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