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Japanese parents actively manage children's dating and careers

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In Japan, parents are increasingly intervening in their adult children's lives, assisting with dating, job searches, and housing arrangements. A practice known as "proxy matchmaking" involves parents attending events with their children's photos and profiles to find potential spouses. One organization, the Association of Parents of Marriage Proposal Information, has seen attendance at these events grow significantly since its inception in 2005. AI

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Japanese parents actively manage children's dating and careers

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kyodo ·

    Cradle to career: Japanese parents take over dating, job hunting for children

    Parents in Japan are taking an increasingly active role in their children’s lives – helping them find marriage partners, navigate job hunting and secure housing – as the line between parental support and personal decision-making continues to blur. In a practice known as “proxy ma…

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