Broadcasting News

Jung Hyung-don Speaks Out Against Overzealous Parents… “Don’t Send Them to School—Homeschool Them Instead”

Appearance on the YouTube channel "Hwang Je-seong Starting Today"

Choi Hee-jae
2026-09-12 13:18:30
[Edaily Starin Choi Hee-jae Reporter] TV personality Jung Hyung-don spoke out, citing examples of excessive complaints from some parents.
(Photo: Screenshot from Hwang Je-seong’s YouTube channel)

On the 11th, Hwang Je-seong posted a video titled “Jung Hyung-don’s Masterful Interruptions That Prevent Hwang Je-seong From Saying a Single Word” on his YouTube channel, “Starting Today, Hwang Je-seong.”
During the meeting, Jung Hyung-don and Hwang Je-sung discussed a variety of topics. Jung Hyung-don broached the subject by telling Hwang Je-sung, “I’m going to tell you about complaints from parents. I can’t reveal the source, though.”
Jung Hyung-don explained, “Let’s say there are snacks A and B. When you’re handing them out, it’s possible that A might run out, right? Then a kid comes up and says, ‘Mom, I wanted snack A.’” He continued, “I heard that the parent immediately calls the school and says, ‘My child wanted snack A, so why did you give them snack B and make them choke?’”
Jung Hyung-don drew attention by emphasizing, “This is a mildly embellished version. It’s not a lie.”
(Photo: Screenshot from Hwang Je-seong’s YouTube channel)

Jeong Hyung-don also shared another story, saying, “Don’t they try to make sure younger students eat a variety of foods?” He surprised Hwang Je-seong by adding, “If a teacher says, ‘Try some kimchi,’ parents immediately file a complaint alleging child abuse. This is also a complaint I’ve toned down considerably.”
Jung Hyung-don shared his thoughts, saying, “It’s not about taking a black-and-white view that the past was good and the present is bad; it’s about recognizing that if something has become a social problem, we need to give it some thought.”
He continued emphatically, “If you’re going to speak your mind, and if you’re that worried, then don’t send your kids to school. Homeschool them.”
Jung Hyung-don added, “School isn’t just a place for education; it’s a place for children to grow up as decent human beings,” and continued, “If you’re only going to focus on education, don’t send them to school—keep them close to you. It’s a place where they learn how to live together.”
Jung Hyung-don married former writer Han Yu-ra in 2009, and they have twin daughters. He has appeared on various parenting shows, including Channel A’s “Parenting These Days: My Precious Little One,” which wrapped up last June, where he encountered a wide range of parenting issues.

Economy

Corporation

IT·Science

Economy

[Market In] 98 Trillion Won in Net Cash… SK hynix and SKSQUARE Receive ‘Positive’ Credit Rating Outlooks

Korea Ratings Corporation announced on the 28th that it has maintained the credit rating of SK hynix(000660)’s unsecured bonds at AA+ and upgraded the rating outlook from “Stable” to “Positive.” The c…
2026-10-28 23:20:02

Corporation

Overwhelming Cash Generation… SK Hanik Makes a 'Generous Decision' to Return 100 Trillion Won to Shareholders Annually

SK hynix is set to launch a record-breaking shareholder return program based on its all-time high earnings. Driven by the boom in artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors—which has boosted its oper…
2026-10-28 17:44:22

IT·Science

NVIDIA Expands Supply Chain Amid Surge in AI Demand… SamsungElectroMechanics and Amkor Participate

NVIDIA is significantly expanding its global supply chain production capacity to meet the surging demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.NVIDIA announced on the 28th that it is expandi…
2026-10-28 22:47:18