Current events

Damn, I can't believe that I haven't bothered to update this one in over a month. There's not a ton to update on, so I'll put that off another day or so. Until then, answer this question:

Why might my sixth grade mothers, who come to me asking for recommendation letters for their children, fear that Korean middle schools will become especially competitive in the upcoming year? Keep in mind that I teach at the most expensive elementary school in Seoul, so we're only talking about a certain demographic.