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

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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.'

小刚 and 小宝 have a fun conversation about how kids need to learn independence after the college entrance exam.

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小宝: Brother, what is the college entrance exam? Will you take it in the future too?
小刚: Yes, the college entrance exam is one of the most important exams in China. You have to take it to get into college. Many students prepare for it for years.
小宝: So after the exam, can you play every day?
小刚: Haha, a lot of people think that. But recently there’s a funny saying online: before the exam, you’re 'specially protected', but after it, you’re 'downgraded' to a regular family member.
小宝: Downgraded? What does that mean?
小刚: It means that before the exam, the whole family revolves around you, but after it, Mom and Dad say: 'You’ve grown up, now you should learn to handle things by yourself!'
小宝: Like how I learned to tie my own shoes last year?
小刚: Exactly! That’s what it means. Changing from being taken care of to becoming independent is something everyone has to go through.
小宝: So are you ready, brother?
小刚: I’m a little worried, but I think becoming independent is a great thing!
小宝: Then I’ll start practicing independence too! I’ll tidy up my toys by myself today!

黄刚 and 陈花 discuss a flight incident where a power bank started smoking, and talk about safety awareness.

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黄刚: Xiaohua, did you see today’s news? On a flight, a passenger’s power bank suddenly started smoking. Luckily, everyone reacted quickly and put it out with bottled water.
陈花: I saw that too. It’s so scary! There are clear rules against using power banks during flights—why do people still do it?
黄刚: A lot of people just think, 'It won’t happen to me.' But lithium batteries are unstable, especially uncertified products.
陈花: In the end, it’s all about wishful thinking. Over the years, the Civil Aviation Administration has repeated the rules, but some people just want convenience.
黄刚: This isn’t a small matter. If a fire starts on a plane, it’s much harder to handle than on the ground. We really can’t relax about safety.
陈花: Yes, rules aren’t there to restrict people, but to protect everyone. I hope people will take them seriously.