Thời gian gần đây, một kỳ thi với tên gọi kỳ thi 7 tuổ.i tại một trung tâm tiếng Anh ở Hàn Quốc dành cho các học sinh chuẩn bị vào tiểu học đã thu hút sự chú ý của nhiều người.
The article discusses a highly challenging English test for South Korean children about to enter elementary school. The test, designed for students under 7, includes advanced reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and essay writing, resembling U.S. curriculum standards. Many parents enroll their children in intensive tutoring or hire private tutors to help them pass these exams, which are seen as gateways to prestigious language schools. However, experts express concerns that such intense academic pressure at a young age could negatively impact children's brain development and mental health. They note that children as young as 4 are being pushed to take these tests, which may be beyond their developmental stage. The article also references the case of Kim Ung Yong, a South Korean child prodigy with an IQ higher than Einstein's, who faced significant challenges later in life despite early academic successes, highlighting the potential downsides of extreme academic pressure on young children.