A Chinese school asks students to sign a pledge that it is not responsible for “suicide.”

A high school in China came under fire because it asked students to write a letter in which they pledged that if they killed or injured themselves, it would be their personal decision, and that the school had nothing to do with the matter.

This pledge was proposed by Shuigai Middle School in the town of Wahua in the southern province of Guangdong, and the Yangcheng Evening News reported that this pledge spread widely on social media, after it was published by a parent, who said he had also alerted the authorities. About him.

Amid public pressure, the local education department launched an investigation before issuing a statement on December 25, the report said. The investigation found that the school held discussion meetings in all classes on December 23 on the topic “Appreciating Life.”

After these meetings, all students were required to sign a pledge that included what was described as “inappropriate content.” The pledge that students must sign states the following: “I pledge that I will always value life, respect it, and will not give up my life under any circumstances.” I will continue to struggle and work with optimism, and if I commit any act to harm myself, such as suicide, for example, the school is not responsible for that. My parents and those responsible for me will not demand any compensation from the school or the workers at the school. The school, and they will not disturb the education in the school.”

The authorities said that they urged the school to withdraw this pledge letter, cancel the pledge contained within it, and asked the school administration to explain the issue to its students and their parents.

The Education Department said: “In the future, we plan to push all schools in the region to improve their educational and psychological methods and pay attention to the mental health of students,” and this pledge led to the spread of a wave of criticism on the Internet. About the South China Morning Post