Father Survives Heart Attack from Homework Stress

In a distressing incident from Zhejiang province, China, a father identified as Zhang suffered a heart attack while tutoring his teenage son for senior secondary school entrance exams. Zhang, in his 40s, experienced severe chest pain and breathing difficulties during a homework session, prompting immediate hospitalization where he was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction and underwent emergency artery bypass surgery. The heart attack was linked to premature coronary artery disease, exacerbated by the emotional stress stemming from intense academic pressure placed on both Zhang and his son. Their relationship had reportedly deteriorated due to nightly practice sessions, leaving the son feeling overwhelmed by expectations. This incident highlights the growing concern over the physical toll that educational pressures inflict on parents in China, with various reports of similar medical emergencies among parents. Zhang's case has reignited conversations about the urgent need to address the intense academic environment that leads to such alarming health crises.