The Rise of Adult Competitors in Educational Apps

A surprising trend reveals that adults are increasingly using educational apps designed for children, such as Duolingo for language learning and Xiaoyuan口算 for math practice. These adults engage in competitive challenges, discarding the intent of these applications to enrich children's learning experiences. Instead of viewing these platforms as educational tools, some university students find fulfillment in outpacing younger users in rankings, calling into question the integrity of these learning environments. This behavior has created frustrations among children and their parents, who feel that their efforts to improve through these apps are undermined by older, more experienced users.