In the past, school days in Vietnam were quite basic. Students attended classes in the morning and finished around noon. They studied subjects such as math, literature, and history, but there were no art or music lessons. After school, many kids stayed home to assist their parents with household tasks. During their free time, they played traditional games like marbles, jumping rope, and hide-and-seek. Most students walked to school each day, while some rode bicycles. My father mentioned that they often walked long distances while carrying their school bags. During the summer break, they enjoyed about three months off, swimming in rivers and visiting their grandparents in the countryside.