黄刚 and 陈花 discuss the new rule in Shanghai banning parents from correcting homework.

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《English Translation》

陈花: Honey, did you hear? Shanghai’s new policy says teachers can’t require parents to mark homework anymore.
黄刚: I just saw the news. I think this rule is necessary. Homework is a teacher’s responsibility—how can they pass it on to parents?
陈花: But now many teachers are used to sending group messages like 'Please check and sign your child’s homework.' Some parents in my class have to sit with their kids every day to write, correct, and even record videos.
黄刚: That’s not just ‘participating in education’ anymore—it’s ‘teaching on behalf of the teacher.’ Over time, teachers can’t really understand the students’ real problems.
陈花: Some parents worry this might make teachers less responsible. If no one checks the homework quality, what then?
黄刚: That’s where supporting systems are needed, like digital correction tools. Teachers can focus on key points, reducing their burden while increasing efficiency.
陈花: I think this is also a chance to redefine the boundaries between home and school. Parents should focus on supporting growth, teachers on professional teaching. Only then is it truly 'double reduction.'