The Cult of Hardship: Unpacking China's "Family Appreciation" Crusade In recent years, affluent Chinese parents have begun sending their children to rural "hardship camps," where they engage in activities such as chopping wood and feeding pigs.
At first glance, these programs seem designed to instill valuable life skills in young minds. However, a closer examination reveals that this phenomenon is more complex than initially meets the eye.
The Origins of a Fad China's economic boom has created a generation of privileged children who lack a genuine understanding of what hard work entails.