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Re:In India, high-pressure exams are creating a student suic... by kstx on Friday April 20, 2018 @10:12AM (#16884897)
Just wondering how this might be tied to the statistic[1] which ranks top countries (hours/week) where parents help their kids with their homework. India ranks as the top country. This might set bad habits to the students with learning, as they come more dependant to get help from their parents (and other peers) and it might also hamper their problem solving skills.

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=16882430

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Re:In India, high-pressure exams are creating a student suic... by jackhack on Friday April 20, 2018 @10:23AM (#16884975)
And not too far from parental "assistance: is the question of cheating, which is reportedly widespread. Is it the pressure of the exams alone, or anger about the cheating-prevention measures?

Somewhat related, I recall stories of riots in China due to anti-cheating measures -- teachers and proctors were dragged into the streets and beaten, and one parent indignantly proclaimed "It's not fair! If they cannot cheat, how will they succeed?"

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