Chinese TV show highlights the stress families face to educate children 

Entrance exam season is underway in China, both for colleges and high schools. A new policy says only 50% of test-takers will enter high school, the rest will go to technical schools. As a result, Chinese families are more stressed than ever to make sure their children are prepared for these exams. Meanwhile, a new television drama has captured the stress of education, and how parents react. The World’s Rebecca Kanthor reports from China about reactions to the show and the schooling challenges.

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