¡®Dad Hit Me¡¯: 7-Year-Old Chinese Boy Calls Cops, Falsely Accusing Dad To Avoid Homework
In China, a clever 7-year-old boy devised a 'jugaad' to avoid doing his homework. He called the emergency number and falsely accused his father of hurting him. This led the authorities to visit his home in Lishui, Zhejiang province, to investigate the situation.
Kids often exhibit remarkable ingenuity in their pursuit of achieving their desires. Their resourcefulness, sometimes referred to as "jugaad" in various parts of the world, is a testament to their ability to find creative solutions and make things work in their favor.
From crafting imaginative contraptions to devising clever strategies, kids have an uncanny knack for getting what they want.
What was the 7-year-old's mastermind plan?
In China, a clever 7-year-old boy devised a 'jugaad' to avoid doing his homework.
He called the emergency number and falsely accused his father of hurting him. This led the authorities to visit his home in Lishui, Zhejiang province, to investigate the situation.
A viral video captured the boy's dramatic encounter with the police. The child appeared convincingly upset as he claimed his father had hit him. An officer gently tapped the boy's back and asked about the incident, and the child nodded in agreement.
How did his lie come to light?
But upon closer examination, the truth came to light. The boy's story was a clever scheme to skip school because he hadn't finished his homework.
Instead of reprimanding the boy for his inventive way out, the officer showed compassion that touched hearts on social media. He offered a one-on-one tutoring session, saying, "Let uncle first finish correcting the test paper for you, then I'll take you to school."
How did the internet react to the viral video?
The video swiftly captured the attention of mainland Chinese social media, sparking a mix of amusement and contemplation among users.
Some marveled at the boy's cleverness in seeking police intervention without foreseeing the consequences. Meanwhile, many praised the officer's gentle response while also stressing the need to educate children about the seriousness of making false police reports.
Chinese children often grapple with intense academic expectations, hefty homework, frequent exams, and demanding after-school tutoring as a routine part of their lives.
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In response to these concerns, the Chinese government has taken steps to alleviate the academic stress on children, including efforts to curb excessive tutoring.
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In July 2021, the "double reduction policy" was introduced to ease the academic stress on students and reduce the financial strain on their families.
The South China Morning Post reported that these steps are part of a larger initiative to provide children with a more balanced childhood, free from excessive educational demands.
In a separate incident, a young student in Zhejiang resorted to throwing SOS notes from his bedroom window that read "Help me" as a desperate plea to escape from the demands of his homework.
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