Unique 'Yozim Aideul'... Ulsan Office of Education Releases Documentary on YouTube

The Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education will release the documentary "Exploring the Lives of Kids These Days" on its YouTube channel at 4 p.m. on the 4th.

This 45-minute video features four distinct "kids these days." It provides a multifaceted look at their school life, thoughts, and perspectives from teachers and parents.

While some older generations view kids these days as "outspoken" or "bold," today's adults also grew up going through a phase of being unique and misunderstood by their elders in their youth.

The Ulsan Metropolitan Office of Education planned this video to create an opportunity for schools and families to reflect on respecting differences and the values and competencies the next generation needs.

Han Ji-hoon, a 6th grader at Ulsan Elementary School who is in the midst of adolescence, wants to adopt a cat but finds it difficult to persuade his parents, so he has taken on the role of a caretaker for stray cats.

The video shows Ji-hoon, who has been caring for stray cats for a long time and is growing both physically and emotionally, as well as a surprise gift prepared by his mother for her son.

Lee Si-eun, a 1st grader at Hyundai Cheongun Middle School, is a kid these days who freely expresses herself through dance. The video also shows her mother cheering her on as Lee Si-eun works hard as a solo creator, from filming videos to making costumes.

Still image from 'Kids' Exploration Life These Days'.

Park Joo-won, a 1st grader at Namchang Middle School, who wonders "How can we live happily on Earth?" is a "kid these days who cares about the planet." He is interested in environmental issues such as recycling, vegetarianism, and the climate crisis, and conveys awareness and eco-friendly examples among youth through various activities.

The last kid these days is Park Jung-min, a 3rd grader at Ulsan Goun Middle School who chose an alternative school on his own to communicate with the world in his own way. He freely explores and finds the meaning of learning through various subjects such as yoga, guitar playing, songwriting, and cooking.

An official from the Ulsan Office of Education said, "Recently, dividing generations by age groups such as 'Generation X,' 'MZ Generation,' and 'Alpha Generation' has become a trend, often causing conflicts between generations. We hope this will be an opportunity to view and respect our children, who live in the present era with us, as equal members and to understand them."

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