A Taiwanese Dad Goes Full Hulk on Homework
When the late‑night grind turns into textbook‑tearing
We’ve all burned the midnight oil during our school years—maybe it was the lab report or the essay. But watching a little kid stay up past bedtime just to copy 22 pages of textbook is a whole different ball game.
In Taiwan, a father surnamed Lin had so many fumes that he tore apart his son’s textbooks on the night his boy struggled to finish them. He dared to break the rule of “sleep‑over‑school” after seeing his son tackle the mountain of pages until daybreak.
On Facebook (Oct. 11), the frustrated Lin posted:
“I’ve torn up my son’s textbooks and homework. I’ve sent him to bed. Sorry.”
It’s not a one‑time mess‑up
This wasn’t the first time the parents spotted a sleepy 7‑year‑old sprawled over assignments and snoozing in the middle of the night. Earlier posts hinted that the little lad had begun dreading school—blame the epic workload, some said.
Lin shared that the boy had abandoned his favourite outdoor playtime just to get his homework done. “There’s no real learning in copying pages,” he wrote. “Young kids can’t just say ‘no’ to an assignment. So it’s my job as a dad to step in.”
Dad goes “no-kidding” (but unfortunately, violent)
Seeking a fair solution, Lin tried talking to his son’s teacher. Unfortunately, the teacher insisted the assignments were non‑negotiable. “Your child must finish what he owes,” she told him.
Stumped and feeling powerless, Lin eventually transferred his son to another school. The move sparked a lively online debate: some applauded the dad’s “protective” tactics, while others called his actions over-the‑top.
What people are saying
- “It’s a sign that the education system is too heavy—maybe we should rethink homework norms.”
- “Instead of breaking books, dads should chat with teachers about the workload.”
- “It’s a good reminder that we need healthier learning environments for kids.”
And with Lin’s heads‑banging, the conversation has gone beyond one family to the whole realm of schooling in Taiwan.
