Chinese ‘hardship camps’ see children chop wood, feed pigs to learn family appreciation

Chinese parents are sending their children to “hardship summer camps” to engage in farm work, often to the point of tears, in an effort to teach them the realities of life and foster appreciation for their families. This summer, a programme known as “hardship camp” is gaining popularity across China. Many parents are investing thousands of yuan (hundreds of US dollars) to send their children to the countryside to experience rural life first-hand. These programmes are primarily located in the...

By Fran Lu