The issue of child mistreatment in relation to academic pressure among Japanese students studying abroad is in the spotlight following alarming reports from overseas. Instances where children are subject to physical abuse when they fail to meet academic expectations are increasingly being reported by concerned locals unfamiliar with such problematic coping mechanisms. The authorities are investigating these cases, with a focus on countries with high populations of Japanese students.

In Japan, education is highly valued and considered a pathway to success, and thus many parents place significant pressure on their children to excel acadically. However, recent cases of overseas students being physically abused for poor academic performance highlight a spiralling issue. As child safeguarding is prioritized, this is becoming a matter of broader public concern, driving calls for change in parenting approaches.

In the US or EU, child abuse in any form is severely dealt with by the authorities. Culture around education also differs, with a balanced approach often taken to academic achievement and character development. Corporal punishment in response to academic performances is not accepted, and there are many support services available to students facing academic or domestic difficulties.