Parents must accompany their children during meals at school in order for them to dine on campus? The Wenxi Education Bureau in Shanxi Province: This is not a mandatory rule.

On September 26, the Education and Sports Bureau of Wenxi County, Shanxi Province, issued a situation report: On September 24, 2025, a netizen reported to the media that parents of students at Chengxi Primary School in Wenxi County were required to sign up for meal companionship, otherwise their children would not be able to have lunch at school. After investigation and verification, it was found that Chengxi Primary School in Wenxi County has been promoting parent-school collaboration starting this semester, encouraging parents to accompany their children during meals, but not making it a mandatory condition for students to dine at school. Some class teachers at the school explained the companionship work improperly, leading to misunderstandings among some parents. Currently, serious criticism has been given to the relevant teachers, and further explanations have been provided to parents to clarify the situation.