the case gave me a shock. probably what drew me more intently to the report may be the fact that i am not only a mother of a teenager but also a teacher who has seen too many opportunity-deprived students in schools. i was wide awake deep into the night that day, thinking and thinking what kind of hell the world is dragging itself into.

the incident made me think, “what lies at the core of the problem?” it can be traced back to the traditional mindset of korean parents who take it for granted that giving birth entails ownership ― parents have a full right to rule over kids ― unlike in the west. 광고성 댓글은 남겨주시지 말아주세요.