Recently, many media have suggested that banquets for college entrance examinations be banned. Should banquets for college entrance examinations be banned?

No.

1. Extravagance and ostentation. This is the focus of media criticism of the college entrance banquet. Originally, this was just an ordinary party, but for the sake of ostentation and so-called face, many people continued to throw out big deals, the specifications were getting higher and higher, and the hotel's space was getting bigger and bigger, so much so that some parents knew that , I can’t even afford the entrance banquet. This is similar to the wedding banquet we criticized in the previous paragraph. Some unnecessary expenses should really be saved.

2. Receive gifts. Originally, the protagonist of the teacher appreciation banquet was the teacher, and the initiator was the entire class. However, in order to reward their children for being admitted to a good university, some parents have also begun to hold college entrance banquets. In this case, the protagonists of the banquet gradually transition from teachers to students and parents. Participants, including parents, became relatives, friends, colleagues and even subordinates.

Moreover, attending the college entrance banquet is not in vain. According to common sense, you have to "follow the others." This has completely become a replica of wedding banquets and birthday banquets. Some people even use the college entrance banquet to make money.

Forms of Gratitude

Facts show that students, parents, teachers and various voices in society express their disdain for the "Teacher Appreciation Banquet". The biggest reason for this is probably the pomp and circumstance. Face is the "traditional plot" that Chinese people have been unable to give up for thousands of years.

There are many forms of gratitude. A greeting card or a phone call can express your gratitude. Even if it is a meal, there is no need to pay attention to the ostentation.