<p>A Chinese mother in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, named Zhang, became extremely angry with her son's homework and attempted to kick him. However, she broke her toe in the process. According to a report from the South China Morning Post, Zhang couldn't manage her emotions and lashed out at her child while wearing slippers.</p>

<p>"His homework was dragging on, and I got so angry that I wanted to kick him, but I ended up kicking the wall instead. My little toe broke instantly. My son was quite scared and immediately called his father," she said.</p>

<p>The outlet shared images showing the woman's right toe twisted at an angle. X-rays confirmed the fracture, and her foot was wrapped at the hospital. After the incident, Zhang enrolled her child in a tuition class.</p>

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<p>Lots of parents who've been through similar situations call this frustrating feeling "fear of tutoring syndrome."</p>

<p>"Helping children with homework has become a high-risk job. It's like a modern form of torture," one person wrote online.</p>

<p>Another said, "Seeing this X-ray makes my toes hurt. It is very easy to get annoyed while supervising homework, so now I choose to watch dramas in the living room. My child calls me to check his work after he has completed it."</p>

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<p>"As a parent, I totally understand that feeling of going crazy and breaking down, but we still need to control ourselves. Sending them to after-school classes to do their homework is like spending life-saving money," said a person.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A Chinese mother in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, named Zhang, became extremely angry with her son's homework and attempted to kick him. However, she broke her toe in the process.

A Chinese mother in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, named Zhang, became extremely angry with her son's homework and attempted to kick him. However, she broke her toe in the process. According to a report from the South China Morning Post, Zhang couldn't manage her emotions and lashed out at her child while wearing slippers. "His homework was dragging on, and I got so angry that I wanted to kick him, but I ended up kicking the wall instead. My little toe broke instantly. My son was quite scared and immediately called his father," she said. The outlet shared images showing the woman's right toe twisted at an angle. X-rays confirmed the fracture, and her foot was wrapped at the hospital. After the incident, Zhang enrolled her child in a tuition class. Also read | Chinese couple abandons baby with nanny for $55mn inheritance from ex-partner Lots of parents who've been through similar situations call this frustrating feeling "fear of tutoring syndrome." "Helping children with homework has become a high-risk job. It's like a modern form of torture," one person wrote online. Another said, "Seeing this X-ray makes my toes hurt. It is very easy to get annoyed while supervising homework, so now I choose to watch dramas in the living room. My child calls me to check his work after he has completed it." Also watch | China: Xi Jinping decrees expansion of cyberwarfare capabilities "As a parent, I totally understand that feeling of going crazy and breaking down, but we still need to control ourselves. Sending them to after-school classes to do their homework is like spending life-saving money," said a person. (With inputs from agencies)

Chinese mom furious over son’s homework, ends up sustaining fracture after hitting him

<p>China, once more, is surrounded by controversy. This time, it is not COVID-19 but the rising pneumonia cases and its impact on school-going children who are aged five or above. Social media is abuzz with images of children who are admitted to hospitals for receiving treatment. However, other bizarre scenes are also seen where these kids are battling these respiratory illnesses while also attending to their school homework from these medical facilities.&nbsp;</p>

<p>If media reports are to be believed, amid an outbreak of pneumonia affecting children in the northern part of China, the hospitals in the region have established special "homework zones" for young patients dealing with respiratory illnesses.</p>

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<p>This comes as China is facing a surge in cases which is attributed to a combination of known pathogens. It is straining hospitals in Beijing and nearby cities. Moreover, thousands of patients are seeking outpatient and emergency care daily.</p>

<h2><strong>Debate around homework from hospitals&nbsp;</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Images and videos circulating on social media depict children engaged in homework while receiving intravenous drips in hospitals in Jiangsu, Anhui, and central Hubei provinces.</p>

<p>The scenes have sparked a debate online. Netizens can't keep quiet as it is unearthing memories of how China dealt with the Covid-19 crisis&nbsp;by imposing stringent norms and curbing freedom of people on social media outlets where they were speaking against the authorities.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Split reactions from parents</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The reactions over this have been split. Now, as these images and videos of children doing homework from hospital beds are gaining traction, some of the parents are expressing mixed feelings about the practice.&nbsp;Reports suggested that the hospitals began popularising separate study zones for sick children a few years ago. Since then, it has become a practice of sorts.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>While some parents initially resisted the idea, the reported positive study environment at hospitals has prompted them to encourage their children to do homework during medical treatment. One parent mentioned that their child had to complete homework in the hospital to avoid additional tasks upon returning to school after recovery.</p>

<p>“My kid had to do his homework this way because if he did not finish it, he would have to do a lot more when he returns to school after he recovers,” a father reportedly said.</p>

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<h2><strong>Criticism on&nbsp;social media&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>This approach in hospitals has faced criticism on social media, with some users expressing concern that sick children should be resting instead of studying. Despite the debate, the practice of children doing homework in hospitals is deemed "common in China," with some hospitals even having dedicated areas for students to study while undergoing treatment, according to social media users.</p>

<p>"We live in a country of hell mode," a user reportedly wrote on X.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Health authorities have linked the rising cases to viruses like influenza, rhinoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus, and bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumoniae.</p>

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China, once more, is surrounded by controversy. This time, it is not COVID-19 but the rising pneumonia cases and its impact on school-going children who are aged five or above.

China, once more, is surrounded by controversy. This time, it is not COVID-19 but the rising pneumonia cases and its impact on school-going children who are aged five or above. Social media is abuzz with images of children who are admitted to hospitals for receiving treatment. However, other bizarre scenes are also seen where these kids are battling these respiratory illnesses while also attending to their school homework from these medical facilities. If media reports are to be believed, amid an outbreak of pneumonia affecting children in the northern part of China, the hospitals in the region have established special "homework zones" for young patients dealing with respiratory illnesses. Also Read | Pope strips conservative US cardinal of Vatican privileges, Vatican official says This comes as China is facing a surge in cases which is attributed to a combination of known pathogens. It is straining hospitals in Beijing and nearby cities. Moreover, thousands of patients are seeking outpatient and emergency care daily. Debate around homework from hospitals Images and videos circulating on social media depict children engaged in homework while receiving intravenous drips in hospitals in Jiangsu, Anhui, and central Hubei provinces. The scenes have sparked a debate online. Netizens can't keep quiet as it is unearthing memories of how China dealt with the Covid-19 crisis by imposing stringent norms and curbing freedom of people on social media outlets where they were speaking against the authorities. Split reactions from parents The reactions over this have been split. Now, as these images and videos of children doing homework from hospital beds are gaining traction, some of the parents are expressing mixed feelings about the practice. Reports suggested that the hospitals began popularising separate study zones for sick children a few years ago. Since then, it has become a practice of sorts. Also Read | England and Wales 'living in dark ages,' poll finds 1-in-7 HR says men better suited to top jobs While some parents initially resisted the idea, the reported positive study environment at hospitals has prompted them to encourage their children to do homework during medical treatment. One parent mentioned that their child had to complete homework in the hospital to avoid additional tasks upon returning to school after recovery. “My kid had to do his homework this way because if he did not finish it, he would have to do a lot more when he returns to school after he recovers,” a father reportedly said. Watch | COP28 president optimistic of stopping global warming × Criticism on social media This approach in hospitals has faced criticism on social media, with some users expressing concern that sick children should be resting instead of studying. Despite the debate, the practice of children doing homework in hospitals is deemed "common in China," with some hospitals even having dedicated areas for students to study while undergoing treatment, according to social media users. "We live in a country of hell mode," a user reportedly wrote on X. Health authorities have linked the rising cases to viruses like influenza, rhinoviruses, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus, and bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumoniae. (With inputs from agencies)

'Hell mode?': Chinese hospitals have 'homework zones' for kids battling pneumonia, netizens react

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