The negative function of education means that education may have a negative impact and hinder social development in some cases. The following are some common negative functions of education:

Knowledge uselessness: Some educational institutions or people overemphasize the teaching of knowledge, ignoring the practical application of knowledge and students' hobbies, which leads to the idea of knowledge uselessness among students and the lack of planning and goals for their future career and life.

Excessive competition: educational institutions and families pay too much attention to competition and test scores, which leads to students' great psychological pressure and anxiety, and even inferiority and avoidance, which has a negative impact on their future study and work.

Cultural prejudice: there may be cultural prejudice in the contents and methods of education, such as overemphasizing western culture and values, ignoring local culture and traditional values, resulting in students' lack of recognition and respect for local culture and traditional values.

Unfair education: the unfair distribution of educational resources and the lack of educational resources in some areas and groups make it difficult for students in these areas and groups to obtain good educational opportunities and development opportunities, which further aggravates social injustice.

Over-commercialization of education: some educational institutions are over-commercialized, pursuing economic benefits while ignoring the quality of education and students' needs, resulting in students spending a lot of time and money but not getting the education return they deserve.

Formalization of education: Some educational institutions and people excessively pursue formalization and standardization, ignoring the essence of education and students' individualized needs, resulting in the lack of innovation and vitality in education and the loss of students' interest and motivation in learning.

In order to reduce the negative effects of education, we should take positive measures, such as enhancing the practicality of education, reducing the pressure on students, respecting students' personality differences and promoting educational equity. At the same time, parents and educators should also pay attention to students' mental health and quality of life and help them establish correct values and outlook on life.