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Parenting: teens

In central China, a father publicly bound his son with rope for failing school, sparking a debate on parenting styles. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

China father ties son with rope and speaks with police about his school dropout

Father travels over 1,000km from job to discipline boy, who had stopped going to school and was drinking and smoking.

Father travels over 1,000km from job to discipline boy, who had stopped going to school and was drinking and smoking

China dad transforms home into toy castle to distract daughter from electronic devices

Kindergarten principal suspended for collective pledge to ‘not be bear parents’

Malaysia woman says office bullying led her to vent frustration and hit young son

Compatriots outraged by woman’s willingness to openly admit she took emotional distress out on son.

A Malaysian woman alleges that a year of workplace bullying resulted in her expressing frustration by striking her young son. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

China mum’s lesson backfires as son earns US$1,400 in 10 days, drops out of school

Ironically, mother’s plan to teach son about hardship backfires, fed-up teen decides to pursue road stall business.

Conflicts arise as Hong Kong parents struggle to control children’s gadget use

About 28 per cent of parents say their children’s use of electronic devices resulted in verbal insults, physical threats or unreasonable punishment.

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What is oppositional defiant disorder and how to help Gen Z sufferers?

Using real cases they have handled, Hong Kong psychologists explain oppositional defiant disorder in young people – what it is, why it develops, and what parents can do about it.

Hong Kong psychologists explain oppositional defiant disorder in young people. Illustration: Davies Christian Surya

17-year-old’s story highlights Gen Z’s struggles with ADHD

Jasmine Chan had long shown symptoms of ADHD – the third most common mental health diagnosis for Gen Z – before proper recognition saw her get the treatment she needed.

Wealthy China couples pay ‘professionals’ up to US$4,200 a month to ‘develop’ kids

Affluent, career focused young couples in China are forking out US$4,200 a month for “professional child companions” to fulfil their parental responsibilities.

Meet Clay Aiken’s teen son Parker, who just appeared on Celebrity Family Feud

Clay Aiken and his son Parker just made a rare public appearance together on Celebrity Family Feud – so what do we know about the teen, and will he follow in his father’s musical footsteps?

Clay Aiken’s son Parker Foster Aiken just appeared alongside his mum and dad on Family Feud. Photos: Family Feud/YouTube

Gen Z risk of eating disorders shown in 2 Hong Kong women’s stories

Around the world, young people struggle with eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, experts say, with social media such as TikTok a factor. Two Hong Kong women reveal their battles.

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Illustration: Davies Christian Surya

Being Chinese | Why must Chinese parents make children dread piano?

Music lessons are practically a rite of passage for Asian children but when forced, they can strip our kids of a lifelong enjoyment of music.

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Meet Lisa Wilson, rising NFL star Zach Wilson’s ‘hot’ influencer mum

Zach Wilson has said it’s ‘not [his] favourite’ thing when pundits and online commenters focus on his young-looking mum at his NFL games – here’s what you need to know about Lisa Wilson

Malaysian family faces anger, xenophobia over boy’s car joyride with siblings

Many took to social media to demand punishment for Pakistani father and his son,12, who was caught on video driving a car with his younger brothers.

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An underage boy was caught on video driving a car with his two younger siblings in Malaysia. Photo: Facebook/JY Properties

5 family-friendly podcasts for kids that won’t bore adults

From Music Blocks to Mission Responsible, here are podcast recommendations for curious kids that steer clear of gore and profanities

Scratching your head over podcasts that work for both you and the kid? We have five recommendations here, from musicals to crime. Photo: Shutterstock

China student reports ‘control freak’ parents for putting spy camera in bedroom

A second-year university student in China has reported her parents to the police after they installed a surveillance camera in her bedroom.

Chinese teens exciting social media on their Olympic surfboards and skateboards

Surfer Yang Siqi, 15, is into the last-16 round in Tahiti, skateboarder Cui Chenxi, 14 finished 4th in her event, while 11-year-old Zheng Haohao debuts on Tuesday.

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South Korea parents ‘imprison’ themselves to help their troubled kids

Parents in South Korea, who are determined to understand the mindset of children who self-isolate, are willingly being confined in a bid to understand their offspring.

Parents in South Korea are choosing to “imprison” themselves in a bid to understand the plight of their reclusive children. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Korea Youth Foundation

Parents in China censured online for using camera to spy on son for 6 years

A mother and father in China have faced an avalanche of criticism for placing surveillance equipment in their child’s bedroom for the duration of the period he was studying for a crucial examination.

Want to fight like Bruce Lee? 5 places in Hong Kong to learn martial arts

Martial arts benefit the mind and body. Training in many types is offered in Hong Kong, for children and adults alike. Classes in mixed martial arts, judo, kung fu, taekwondo and BJJ are among the options.

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Hong Kong non-profit group helps fathers in prison repair ties with children

SideBySide offers scheme to support families with young children whose fathers have been arrested, incarcerated or are ex-offenders.

Inmates exercise at Stanley Prison on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

How a plant-based diet can help children thrive – experts explain

With research having shown plant-based diets are healthy for children, experts explain which foods to offer them to meet their nutritional needs, and how to get them to embrace going vegan.

Take your children grocery shopping and let them help in meal preparation. Photo: Shutterstock

Explainer | Decoding China’s ‘chicken-blood parents’ and their desire for children to excel

The roots of China’s so-called “chicken-blood parents” lie in a traditional desire for children to be extremely successful and to stand out from the crowd. The Post delves deeper into the phenomenon.

China primary student sent to hospital after dad loses plot over maths problem

A Primary Three pupil in China ended up with a ruptured spleen after his father threw a pomegranate at him in frustration during a home tutoring session.

China father kneels on street after daughter shamed him for not buying her an iPhone

A father was caught on video kneeling in front of his daughter in shame after she scolded him for not buying her an iPhone, sparking debate in China.

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A Chinese father, kneeling on the street, ignited a passionate online discussion after his daughter embarrassed him for lacking the funds to purchase her a phone. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Baidu

‘Treated like a pet’: teen girl forced to stay in dingy Singapore market stall

Market stall holders in Singapore reported a Malaysian fruit and vegetable seller to authorities after they realised his daughter was being kept in one of the stalls day and night.

Police in Singapore are investigating a father for alleged child abuse after his daughter was found to have been confined inside a tiny market stall for almost a year. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/8world

Art is ‘a form of therapy’, says US artist with exhibition in Hong Kong

The Speagle’s is a solo exhibition of colourful paintings by Paul Hunter Speagle in which the US artist takes an unfiltered look at his home life. The show runs until June 1 at JPS Gallery in Hong Kong.

China teenager pleads with father to be better husband after dispute with mother

A teenage boy in China went viral after he posted a video begging his father to be a better husband nearly three weeks after the man had left home following an argument.

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Parenting: teens
It's the stage that every parent dreads:hormones are raging, moods are swinging and bodies are changing. But it is also a time of idealism, increasing independence and preparing for the journey to adulthood.
last updated:
25 August, 2024
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