‘Kids’ nemesis’: Chinese vlogger uses ‘recycling’ approach to help children drop bad habits

A man in central China has gone viral for a series of “second-hand brat recycling” videos that are splitting public opinion, with some praising them as vital educational tools and others warning that they cause childhood trauma. Yan Zhengjun, known by the nickname “Uncle A Jun,” hails from Henan province and has amassed 1.6 million followers on a popular platform. Since 2021, Yan has created hundreds of humorous videos centred around the theme of “recycling naughty kids.” In these videos, he...

By Fran Lu