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News18
16-07-2025
- News18
Chinese Teen Locked Out By Parents Over Low University Exam Score: 'Don't Ask Us For Help'
Xiaokai, a high school student in China, was locked out by his parents after scoring 575 in the Gaokao exam. 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. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
South China Morning Post
16-07-2025
- South China Morning Post
Ex-top China student gets low exam score, kicked out by parents who change door code
A high school graduate in China who sat the country's university entrance exam in June was kicked out of his home by his parents who thought his score was not high enough to get him into a prestigious school. Teenager Xiaokai, who lives in Huaihua in central Hunan province, called the local Hunan TV for help after he found he could not go back home because his parents had changed the door passcode. They also decided to cut off his financial aid. The boy's parents were angry because he achieved a score of 575 out of 750 in the university entrance exam, known as 'gaokao' in China. Xiaokai found himself locked out of his own home after not performing to the level his parents expected in a key examination. Photo: Baidu. The mark left them worried that their son could not be admitted to a so-called 985 school.
