Overseas Study at an Early Age

Currently, an increasing number of parents are sending their children especially the high school students abroad for education.

I believe several factors have contributed to the trend. Firstly, these parents appreciate the education system abroad instead of domestic education system. They think studying abroad can widen their children’ s horizons and cultivate their learning ability. Secondly, taking their children’ s marks in consideration, foreign schools may be a better choice for them because competition of entering top universities is fierce in China. They will feel freer overseas than at home. It could be easier for them to receive a better education and choose what they like to study. Thirdly, a foreign diploma can be of much help in hunting for a job for many interviewers like to hire someone who has overseas study experience. Nowadays in China, there are dozens of subsidiaries of foreign companies and Chinese companies with foreign markets, which needs talents proficient in certain foreign languages. Those who have overseas study experience are usually favored.

I hold the view that it is beneficial for parents to send children abroad to study for better prospects of their children. However, parents should not send their children abroad blindly and some points are worth considering. Firstly, since children at an early age often have difficulty in adapting to the life in an alien country, it is better for parents to send their child abroad together with his peers whose parents have the same intention. In this way, they can help each other in life and study. Secondly, the decision to send children abroad to study should not be made in too much haste. Parents need to negotiate with their children. Children can make their own decision whether to go abroad or not at an early age. It is advisable that parents send children abroad to study during or after the 4-year period of undergraduate study. In adolescence, teenagers are sensitive and inclined to behave wrongly out of their impulse. So the supervision of parents is necessary. But after they enter college, they will be more and more independent in life and make decisions on their own as adults.

In conclusion, the trend of sending children abroad to study is inevitable due to the comprehensive education system in foreign countries, parents’ growing expectations of their children, and the fierce job market. But parents need to have a clear mind and take the condition and feeling of their children into consideration. 

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