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Parenting: teens

Boarders can enjoy spending more time with their friends. Photo: Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong

Should you send your child to boarding school? The pros and cons

Once a European tradition, now boarding schools are expanding in Hong Kong and beyond, meriting a closer look at what these institutions offer.

China mum seeks compensation after ‘wild’ son falls in shop, ignites debate

Can playing video games be good for your child? An expert’s view

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‘Money justifies everything’: row as China actor pays fine so child can pick fruit

Top actor ignites social media parenting storm for ‘indulging’ child after park security guard invokes persimmon picking penalty.

A top actor in China has stirred controversy by paying a fine so that his daughter could pick fruit from a tree in a park. Photo: SCMP composite/Sohu/Zaker

China dad criticised for not holding bullies accountable after daughter bled

Father suggests that living in a small county of 210,000 residents, making enemies is unwise.

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, October 18-20

How active do you want to be this weekend? Pick from a historic walking tour, toddler’s play and yoga, a women’s self-defence class and more.

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Australia plans teen social media ban, raising concerns about isolation

Experts warn a proposed age-based ban on social media access could reduce social support for vulnerable young people and is unrealistic.

Teenagers’ social lives revolve around social media and Australia’s proposed social media ban will have widespread effects. Photo: Shutterstock

China mum sits kids on 23rd-floor outdoor air con unit to rile husband

Video clip of little kids dangerously perched outside high-rise flat viewed 55 million times on Weibo.

Malaysia dad sets son’s motorbike on fire due to late-night safety concerns

Father defends his actions, believes bike has transformed his son into a ‘monster’.

China actress warned by doctors after adding ‘height-boosting’ drugs to son’s food

Video was viewed over 100 million times, sparking concerns from doctors about false promises with potential side effects.

A Chinese actress was cautioned by doctors after she added height-enhancing drugs to her son’s food. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Xiaohongshu

China mum wins applause for pouring water on son after he wilfully wet classmates

Woman makes son stand close to their flat, pours water on him from second floor to teach him a lesson.

A Chinese mother sparked online praise after pouring water on her son for intentionally splashing his classmates. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

Viral video shows Chinese teen viciously attacking mum for not giving him money

Boy caught chasing, kicking mother, could not contain his rage after being subdued.

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.

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

Father has built over 300 toys for daughter, with many being extremely intricate.

A Chinese father, worried about his daughter’s screen time, made nearly 300 homemade toys to compete for her attention. Photo: SCMP composite/Douyin

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

Story sparks national discourse on parent-teacher relationships, attracting 13 million views online.

A kindergarten in China faces criticism for asking parents to pledge civility, sparking national discussion. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/Douyin

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.

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.

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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.

Just over half of children spent up to two hours on their gadgets every day for leisure purposes, a survey found. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

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.

Wealthy career-focused couples in China are hiring “professional child companions” to help them fulfil their parental duties. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

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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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

Zach Wilson calls his mum Lisa Wilson his “biggest supporter”. Photo: @zachwilson/Instagram

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

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.

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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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