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Chinese vlogger's 'brat recycling' videos spark debate among parents

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A Chinese vlogger named Yan Zhengjun, also known as "Uncle A Jun," has gained significant attention for his viral videos that humorously depict a "second-hand brat recycling" service. These videos, which have garnered 1.6 million followers, show Yan using a loudhailer and a cart to offer a solution for parents struggling with disobedient children addicted to phones, picky eating, or sleep issues. While some parents find his scare-tactic approach an effective alternative to nagging, others express concern that these videos could cause childhood trauma. AI

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Chinese vlogger's 'brat recycling' videos spark debate among parents

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    ‘Kids’ nemesis’: Chinese vlogger uses ‘recycling’ approach to help children drop bad habits

    A man in central China has gone viral for a series of “second-hand brat recycling” videos that are splitting public opinion, with some praising them as vital educational tools and others warning that they cause childhood trauma. Yan Zhengjun, known by the nickname “Uncle A Jun,” …

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