Chinese Teen Locked Out By Parents Over Low University Exam Score: 'Don't Ask Us For Help'
A high school student in China was reportedly locked out of his home by his parents after they expressed disappointment with his performance in the country's national college entrance exam, according to a report by the South China Morning Post.
The incident took place in Huaihua in central Hunan province where a student, identified as Xiaokai, scored 575 out of a possible 750 in Gaokao- China's notoriously competitive university entrance examination. While the score is considered strong by national standards, Xiaokai's parents believed it fell short of expectations for entry into one of China's prestigious '985" universities- a network of 39 elite institutions known for their academic excellence and competitive admissions.
Xiaokai, once a top-performing student, reportedly saw a decline in his academic focus after his parents bought him a mobile phone two years ago. His parents blamed the device for his perceived distraction and poor performance, accusing him of skipping classes and spending excessive time on the phone. 'He even played truant to spend time with the gadget," his father told SCMP.
His father gave him an ultimatum to either return home and strictly follow their rules or leave and find work to support himself. Xiaokai, currently awaiting his admission result- expected mid-July- turned to local media for help. Speaking to Hunan TV, he said his parents made it clear they would not pay for his university education unless he secured a spot in a top university.
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