推迟普职分流，让孩子们喘口气吧

Core Viewpoint - Recent adjustments in policies regarding the separation of general and vocational education have been made in response to public concern over the issue, with a focus on expanding general high school enrollment and reducing the intensity of separation [1][5]. Group 1: Policy Adjustments - Shaanxi Province's Weinan City plans to increase the enrollment ratio of general high schools to 77% by 2025 and establish comprehensive high school classes in four local schools [2]. - In Zhoushan City, all graduating students from junior high will enter a general high school for the first year, with vocational classification starting in the second year based on academic performance and personal development [3]. - Xiamen City in Fujian Province has initiated a pilot program for integrating general and vocational education, with 349 students transferring from vocational to general high schools since 2021 [4]. Group 2: Public Concerns and Reactions - The fixed ratio of separation between general and vocational education has led to significant anxiety among families, as many students are forced into vocational paths regardless of their preferences [8][9]. - The perception that vocational education lacks the same opportunities as general education contributes to the reluctance of families to accept this separation [10][11]. - The societal stigma surrounding vocational education persists, despite reforms aimed at elevating its status [11][12]. Group 3: Labor Market Dynamics - The demand for skilled labor in manufacturing is high, with a projected talent gap of nearly 30 million by 2025 in key sectors [18]. - However, young people show a reluctance to pursue vocational training due to perceived low social status and poor working conditions [19][20]. - The current educational system's rigid separation exacerbates the pressure on students to make life-altering decisions at a young age [22]. Group 4: Legislative Changes - The revised Vocational Education Law has relaxed the requirements for separation, allowing for more flexibility in educational pathways [26][27]. - Despite these changes, anxiety remains prevalent among parents, indicating that the issue of educational separation is far from resolved [27]. Group 5: Economic Considerations - Improving the status and income of industrial workers is essential to alleviate the stigma associated with vocational education [28][32]. - The profitability of manufacturing in China is low compared to other countries, making it challenging to offer competitive wages and benefits [33]. - The cultural shift towards higher education and urbanization complicates the recruitment of young people into manufacturing roles [39][40].