家长们对转课方案意见不一，有的认为能转课已是不错的结果，有的认为转课机构给出的可消费时间太 短、课时不够、课程有限、后续仍然需要交费，不太合理。 新京报讯(记者戴轩)近日，位于西城区广外大街越都荟2楼的"中国歌剧舞剧院艺术培训中心西城区基 地"停业，近500名学员的预付费用难以追回，新京报12月4日刊发报道《一艺术教培机构倒闭，数百名 学员退费难》对此予以关注。记者当日获悉，该机构已将9家转课机构的名单发给家长，不过一些家长 对转课方案并不满意。 记者4日上午了解到，停业机构负责人下午会将转课机构的对接名单发到家长群，目前该停业机构谈下 的其他机构包括体育类、文化艺术类、科技类，位置都在同一栋楼内。费用一部分由停业机构承担，一 部分由家长承担。 下午5点左右，一位家长告诉记者，在家长群里收到了转课机构的名单，共9家，停业机构负责人徐其振 对家长表示，可自行与相关机构联系。 记者联系上了其中两家机构，这两家机构对可转课时、上课时间进行了限制，无论家长之前的课程余额 是多少，转课都需要家长支付一定课时费用。其中，"阿诺尔艺术中心"联系人表示，可以在该机构上美 术、书法课，转课上限为20节课，每小时需要支付15元； ...

Core Points - The well-known calligraphy training institution "Youmo Calligraphy" in Qingdao has suddenly closed multiple campuses, leaving students and parents in distress as the management has gone missing [1][2][3] - Parents report that they had paid significant fees for courses that were abruptly halted, with some students only attending one class out of a total of 48 [2][3] - The institution had previously engaged in promotional activities, encouraging parents to renew courses, which has led to concerns about the potential loss of prepaid tuition fees [3][4] Summary by Sections Closure of "Youmo Calligraphy" - "Youmo Calligraphy" has closed several campuses unexpectedly, with reports of empty classrooms and missing teaching materials [2][3] - Parents are expressing disbelief and frustration over the sudden closure of such a large institution [2][3] Promotional Activities Before Closure - In the months leading up to the closure, "Youmo Calligraphy" conducted promotional campaigns, including a "618" discount event, which encouraged parents to pay for future classes [3] - The institution's operational entity, Qingdao Zhen Shui Tang Education Consulting Co., Ltd., changed its legal representative to someone with restricted high consumption, raising red flags about its financial health [3] Response from Authorities - The local education department is actively involved in addressing the situation, aiming to facilitate the resumption of classes for affected students [5][6] - Proposed solutions include allowing former teachers to continue teaching at the original locations, seeking new investments to resume operations, or transferring students to other training institutions [6]

Core Insights - The article discusses the rise of emotional consumption among the elderly population in China, particularly focusing on online interest education as a growing market segment driven by the increasing number of retirees and their willingness to spend on personal development and hobbies [1][10][11]. Group 1: Market Overview - The elderly population in China exceeds 200 million, with a significant portion engaging in online learning, particularly women who make up 64% of this demographic [3][14]. - The average disposable income for this group is approximately 5,119.6 yuan per month, indicating a strong purchasing power for educational services [14]. - The online education market for the elderly is projected to grow at a rate of 34% annually, with the market size expected to increase from 28 billion yuan in 2022 to 120.9 billion yuan by 2027 [21]. Group 2: Investment and Capital Influx - Major investments from companies like Tencent and various venture capital firms have entered the silver education sector, attracted by the potential of the aging population and the relatively untapped market for online education [10][24]. - The emergence of a "new silver generation" of retirees, characterized by their wealth and leisure time, presents a significant opportunity for businesses targeting this demographic [11][13]. Group 3: Consumer Behavior and Preferences - Many elderly individuals are pursuing online courses to fulfill lifelong dreams and interests, with platforms offering a variety of subjects from music to yoga [5][6]. - The preference for online learning is driven by the convenience of recorded classes, allowing for repeated viewing and better retention of information [6][8]. - Emotional support and social interaction are also key factors, as many elderly learners find companionship and purpose through these online classes [8][10]. Group 4: Challenges and Industry Standards - Despite the growth, there are concerns regarding the quality and pricing of online courses, with some elderly consumers facing high costs and potential scams [29][30]. - Experts suggest the need for industry standards and regulations to ensure the quality of services and protect consumers from misleading practices [28][30].