After the entrance exam to 10th grade in the 2025-2026 school year, many parents in Lao Cai have proactively spent time accompanying, helping their children relax and stabilize their psychology after a long period of stressful tutoring.
At cafes and playgrounds, it is easy to see images of parents taking their children out after the exam. For many families, this is not only a small reward after academic efforts but also a way to relieve psychological pressure for their children.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Lan (Cam Duong ward) - a parent whose child is taking the 10th grade entrance exam this year - said that the family proactively did not ask too much about the test results immediately after the exam.
“I have tried my best all this time, so now the family just wants me to be comfortable. After the exam, I will take me to eat my favorite dish, rest for a few days to relax,” Ms. Lan shared.
Meanwhile, Mr. Tran Van Hung (in Lao Cai ward) said that after the exam, he let his children participate in sports activities and limited mentioning studying.
Before the exam, he was quite stressed, many days he studied until late at night. Now that the exam is over, let him rest, keep his mind relaxed and wait for the results," Mr. Hung said.
Some parents also believe that score pressure should not be created after the exam. Comparing results with friends or reiterating academic pressure easily makes students fall into a state of anxiety and prolonged stress.
To help their children relax effectively after the exam, many people choose to spend time chatting, listening to their children's emotions, and at the same time encourage them to participate in outdoor activities, limiting continuing extra classes immediately after the exam ends.
After many months of " sprinting", short rest time is considered necessary for students to regain their spirit and prepare their mindset to enter a new learning journey.
