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Chinese parents pay for 'hardship camps' to teach children value of labor

In China, a growing trend sees parents sending their children to "hardship summer camps" for thousands of yuan. These camps, primarily located in Sichuan, Guizhou, and Yunnan, involve children performing demanding farm labor such as digging potatoes and feeding pigs. Organizers claim the goal is to teach children the value of hard work and family appreciation, despite the fact that parents pay for their children to participate in these experiences. AI

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Chinese parents pay for 'hardship camps' to teach children value of labor

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

    Chinese ‘hardship camps’ see children chop wood, feed pigs to learn family appreciation

    Chinese parents are sending their children to “hardship summer camps” to engage in farm work, often to the point of tears, in an effort to teach them the realities of life and foster appreciation for their families. This summer, a programme known as “hardship camp” is gaining pop…