Why children have to go to school

When I was a child
I asked you that
“Why I have to go to school”
You always told me
“My sonny will grow up as he keeps learning knowledge.”
Whereas I believed
There must be another excuse
--Maybe you were tired of my irrational blubber.

Then I grow up,
I query you that
“Why do you posses so much unbearable concern”
You always tell me
“All stems from my fierce motherhood hormone.”
Whereas I believe
There must be another excuse
--Maybe I don't cry irrationally in front of you any more.

Translated by Liu Hong.