Chinese ‘pre-made children’ term reflects trend of parents prioritising study over summer fun

A new term, “pre-made children,” has recently gone viral on Chinese social media, highlighting the trend of parents prioritising their children’s studies over rest and enjoyment during summer holidays. This term, which gained traction this summer, is inspired by the concept of “pre-made meals,” describing factory-processed frozen foods that are easy to prepare. With many restaurants opting for this method over traditional cooked-to-order meals, the phrase carries a negative connotation in Chi...

By Fran Lu