The Life and Death Education for Teenagers in China: A Lesson of Rebirth

Abstract

Life and death education is a crucial topic in everyone’s life. In this world, birth and death occur every moment. However, in China, teenagers, who are at a critical stage of physical and mental growth, are often excluded from the door of life and death education. During adolescence, significant physiological and psychological changes occur, necessitating professional and scientific guidance to foster healthy beliefs. Yet, due to the constraints of traditional Chinese concepts and societal atmosphere, teenagers cannot receive adequate and correct education, easily forming misguided views on life and death, leading to life trivialization and excessive fear of death. To alter this status quo in China, concerted efforts from families, schools, and society are required.