'Protecting' children at cost of school trips and sports
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Overprotective parents in South Korea are filing frivolous complaints against teachers, leading to a decline in school trips and sports. This trend is depriving children of valuable learning experiences and leaving teachers fearful of sanctions.
South Korean schools are cutting back on field trips and sports due to complaints from overprotective parents. A survey found 51.9% of teachers suffered from malicious complaints in the second half of last year. As a result, many schools are forgoing field trips and banning students from playing sports on school playgrounds. The number of elementary schools sending students on daylong excursions has halved from 2025 to 2026. Nearly 4% of elementary schools outside of Seoul have officially banned students from engaging in any sports inside school. This trend is affecting students' ability to learn valuable life lessons.
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