Per the United Daily News, the story of a teacher who refused high-pressure 'iron-fist education' drew empathy. A fellow teacher said a drama watched together in class became a catalyst that changed students' attitudes.

The limits of corporal and coercive methods in education have long been noted. Many educators' experience is that guidance through empathy and motivation, not intimidation, brings more lasting change.

Cases of content serving as an educational medium are also growing. As students immerse in a story and think and discuss for themselves, teaching can seep in more naturally.

This paper conveys education and generational stories warmly. As children's education is a major concern for Chinese families, cases of empathy-based teaching are a meaningful reference.