Wang Junrong (www.scol.com.cn):

Although most people have average intelligence, we can’t deny that there are some “geniuses” that don’t need to go through the normal education process before entering universities.

In Heze, east China’s Shandong Province, a 14-year-old boy passed last year’s college entrance examination with a score of 699 out of 750, and was recruited by the prestigious University of Science and Technology of China. There have been numerous similar cases throughout the country.

Zhang Yiwen is still a unique example. This year was the second time that she had participated in the college entrance examination. In 2016, her exam result was 172 and she failed to be admitted by any college. Besides, she was home-schooled by her parents. She has no regular educational background. However, still she managed to get into college. This should be praised.

There should be various sorts of educational routes that one can follow. Nonetheless, how can we help this 10-year-old college student to take the most advantage of college life? First of all, both her family and school should give her the encouragement she needs to continue developing.

Meanwhile, it’s also important to treat her as a normal college student. Like her classmates, she needs to finish all the same courses that are required by the college. Zhang’s father hopes that his daughter can pursue advanced studies after graduation and even get a doctorate degree. Still, everyone should be patient with her. Even if she does not fulfill the expectations of her parents, school, or even society, she should be treated with kindness.

People can also achieve success later in life, and that should be respected and tolerated. Students need a relaxing and tolerant environment to develop adequately.