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Why China's Gen Z are choosing to parent stuffed toys over real babies
Young Chinese women are embracing "painless parenthood" by raising life-sized cotton dolls, offering nurturing joy without the financial and career burdens of real motherhood. This trend, fueled by fandom and a desire for emotional fulfillment, allows them to experience motherhood's warmth and express creativity in a judgment-free environment, redefining adulthood on their own terms.
17 Feb, 09:23 — 17 Feb, 09:23
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