'Mompetition' reflects burden on mothers

Editor's note: Yu Minhong, the founder of English-language training giant New Oriental, sparked controversy by saying the moral degeneration of women has led to the current degeneration of the country. But by saying that mothers play a decisive role in bringing up children he also put his finger on why "mompetition" is so fierce in China. One China Daily writer offers her view and two education experts share their views with China Daily's Yao Yuxin. Excerpts follow:

Society should respect working mothers

In fact, the apology Yu issued on Sunday following his remarks on Saturday shows that Chinese mothers usually shoulder burden of raising kids.