‘Life mentor’ girl, 3, adored for mature way of speaking by 4.9 million fans online, prompts debate on raising daughters in China
- Little girl offers her followers moments of wisdom that leave fans astounded
- Parents promote equality between child and parents, which flies against filial piety
A three-year-old girl in China who has become famous for her moments of profound wisdom caught on video has sparked a heated debate about whether daughters should be brought up according to traditional values.
The girl, who goes by the nickname Niu, lives in Beijing and boasts 4.8 million followers on Douyin, China’s TikTok, because of her mature way of speaking and her deep philosophical insights.
Her fans call her a “life mentor” due to moments of brilliance, such as when she picked up fallen flowers, placed them in her hair, and said: “This is free beauty.”
After she expressed regret for giving away a gift that she liked, the little girl said: “Don’t let embarrassment hold you back.”
In another video, while sitting by the window watching the sunset and skyscrapers, Niu asked her mother what would happen if the buildings were to “break”.
Her mother replied that people would repair and maintain the buildings. Niu replied: “So, what is obtained through effort is always cherished by the people.”
