With the summer vacation coming, study tours of primary and middle school students have become popular. Children come in groups to different places of interest, museums and universities to learn while enjoying them. 

The study tour is the most traditional way of learning and education in different countries in the world. Since old times, the Chinese think highly of the role of study tour in developing personality and knowledge. Confucius led disciples (门徒) to travel around the world, broadening their horizons (视野) and shaping their characters. Therefore, there is a tradition to have study tour in China. 

With the development of economy (经济) and society, children today have become dependent on phones, tablets and computers for both learning and fun. This is not only harmful to their eyes but also reduces their chances to connect with nature and social life. Therefore, it is necessary for children to get more experiences and memories by learning while traveling. It is undoubtedly good for children. 

Study tours can improve children's understanding of the knowledge in books. China has a saying, "It is better to travel ten thousand miles than to read ten thousand books. "By experiencing firsthand knowledge during their travels, they can turn the textbooks into real experiences, thus getting a deeper understanding of the knowledge.

Study tours offer children a valuable chance to become more independent. In the school environment, children often put their heart into studies, leaving little room for activities such as practical labor or sports, which are necessary for a well-rounded person. By independent living and problem-solving with other children of the same ages, students can learn to deal with real-life situations. 

However, the current market appears to be chaotic (混乱的). Some businesses might charge high fees (费用) without offering meaningful education. What's more, some teachers might not have the required qualifications (资格), which raises worries about the safety of students.

It depends on each family to decide whether to join in study tours or not. To make the right decision, time and money should be considered, along with children' needs and interests. Of course, the decision does not necessarily dictate (决定) a child's future. The key to a child's development lies in day-to-day education and the environment provided by the family.