I never expected the term "Sick Man of East Asia" to occur to me. But it did strike me when I read the aforementioned news. The younger generation will participate and compete in all fields on the world stage. We need to teach them to actively compete and respect each other, without fear of failure or wanting to give up when the going gets tough.
We cannot only be represented by the small number of medalists at the Olympic Games and thus simply believe Chinese people can be strong. The national fitness day shouldn't be marked only with some empty slogans or media events. The whole country should stay fit all year long, not just on a certain day.
From the very top, the Ministry of Education should attach more importance to physical education, and help monitor and supervise the enforcement of the policies they have mapped out. If necessary, more financial investment should be made by the central government.
Educational institutions from kindergartens to universities should strictly abide by the country's physical education rules. They should not focus on the students' academic performance to the detriment of their active bodies. A student spends seven to eight hours a day in school on average, it is vital for some of that time to be devoted to physical activities and sports.
Family members, especially parents of young kids, should also help students of all ages understand the importance of physical activity and regular exercise.
Thus, when students are needed by their family, company, or even country, they are at least physically prepared.
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