TITLE: Son's Summer Holidays

South Korea is notorious for high educational fever and suicide rate. Students in South Korea are ranked nationally according to their school performance. They say good grades lead to a successful life. My eight-year-old son is already under tremendous stress, studying math and English. He often avoids his eyes to my nagging. During summer holidays, I stayed at my mother's place in the countryside with my children for a few days. My son is always out of the pictures we take. It may be a coincidence, but it may also be the projection of psychological distance. What is a good life? My son's summer holidays come to an end so. We need more love.

AUTHOR: NamHo Kim (Korea, Republic of)