This chapter examines the shifting roles of fathers in child education and parenting in contemporary Chinese society. It contrasts traditional views with modern expectations, underscoring the growing importance of active paternal involvement, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
A secondary school in East China's Hangzhou city recently held a unique parent-teacher meeting where fathers were required to attend. The school also drafted and issued a ten-point MOU outlining the responsibilities of good fathers. This inspired a discussion about a father's role in parenting. / Heart to Heart - please send your audio questions to roundtablepodcast@qq.com (20:21). On the show: Laiming, Niu Honglin & Steve Hatherly