According to Canada Metropolis Network, many parents immigrate to Canada for the education of their children. The environment has infinite influence on people and has incredible power in shaping people. Like the continuous spring rain, it moistens things silently; like the sunshine and dew, it nourishes and strengthens the seedlings.

Chinese parents always hope to raise outstanding children, and Chinese children also have the desire to become elites in their blood. Chinese children who grow up in North America, under the influence of their parents' expectations and environment, not only value learning, but also develop in an all-round way. They are willing to contribute to society and have a broader vision.

Children who grow up in Canada are very different from those who grow up in China. Chinese students and parents who have lived in Canada for a long time often feel that their lives are too boring when they return home and see Chinese students immersed in homework and studying until late at night. Many parents have accepted Canada's educational philosophy, which not only urges them to study, but also supports their children to participate in social activities and develop in an all-round way in addition to studying. Whether you are attending a public school or a private school, going to a university in Canada or a prestigious school in the United States, parents and students are concerned about not only academic performance, but also richer and more comprehensive content.

Escaped from the heavy homework pressure and countless exam tortures, children who grow up in Canada can better develop their nature and enjoy a free and carefree childhood.

Xing Jianqun’s daughter, Hu Xiaocong, came to Canada at the age of 6 and never went to school in China. When she entered first grade after coming to Canada, her concept of learning was just like that of the locals. She learned everything because she was interested in it and didn't care about scores or exams.

Xing Jianqun and her husband do not control their children too much or too carefully, allowing their children to develop freely. They respect their daughter and trust the Canadian education system. What makes her happy is that in the Canadian education environment, her daughter is very caring and has a sense of responsibility for society. She has strong self-learning ability and good grades. She is currently studying in the first year of science department at UBC.

When the reporter interviewed Xing Jianqun, she declined, saying that my daughter has no outstanding achievements and has not attended a prestigious American school. When the reporter told her that she was just sharing her children's education and growth experiences, she told her daughter's story.

Learning based on interest regardless of utility

Hu Xiaocong learned pipa at a very young age. When he first immigrated, he lived in Coquitlam. Hu Xiaocong performed at the local multicultural festival. During Canada Day, he also performed "Spring River Flowers and Moonlight Night" in Vancouver's Zhongshan Park. She has been a member of the school band, playing saxophone, clarinet and other instruments. She participated in the Boy Scouts Air Force and was a member of the marching band.

Xing Jianqun said that her daughter did not have much time to study and was not a bookworm. Xing Jianqun once tried to suggest that she study first before participating in activities, but her daughter was unwilling and said, "I have already studied for 3 hours!"

In high school, Hu Xiaocong took courses on minerals and stones, and also took social justice courses, which were not helpful for college. As long as she's interested, it doesn't matter if it has anything to do with going to college. She said to Xing Jianqun: "Why do you always ask 'What's the use of this'? I learn this because I like it."

In English AP class, Hu Xiaocong performed Shakespeare's play "Hamlet" with his classmates , and videotaped the performance scenes. Because the students were laughing and acting at the same time, editing was difficult. Hu Xiaocong was very interested in doing this. She downloaded editing software from the Internet, spent a lot of time editing the film into a seamless whole, added music to it, and put it on YouTube.

Since my daughter was very young, she has made her own decisions when choosing courses. Xing Jianqun said, I can’t understand her courses and I’m too lazy to figure it out. I just trust my child. People of Xing Jianqun's generation work hard to study in China, and she wonders why their children need so much time to play. My daughter jokingly said: "You are a boring person." My daughter does not compare her academic performance with others, nor does she compare with others in the school she attended. When his daughter entered high school, Xing Jianqun wanted to know her child's performance ranking in school. She said to her daughter: "The school should post a list so that we can know the ranking of each student." Her daughter said: "This can't be done. The students who are ranked lower will be very sad."

Hu Xiaocong's Strong in mathematics, physics and chemistry, and good overall quality. She likes to speak and ask questions in class, often triggering discussions among classmates and helping herself and her classmates better understand the content of the class. This makes the teacher appreciate her very much and speak highly of her. She didn't take the initiative to apply for a scholarship to attend UBC. She automatically received several thousand dollars in scholarships without applying.