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Many young Chinese, feeling pressure to succeed and burdened by strict parental expectations, turn to "virtual parents"—middle-aged creators on social media who offer supportive and caring messages. These online figures resonate with viewers by providing warmth and understanding often missing in real family interactions, such as criticism and pressure from parents. The trend highlights a broader generational conflict in China, where economic challenges, unemployment, and high expectations have led to feelings of burnout and frustration among youth.
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