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Round Table China

Weal and woes of 'part-time children'

Oct 17, 2023
The podcast discusses the challenges young adults face in their relationships with aging parents and questions the definitions of full-time offspring and part-time children. It explores the difficulties of taking care of aging parents in China and emphasizes the importance of improved healthcare. The speakers also touch on the health benefits of sweating and debunk the misconception that sweating is a way to detoxify the body.
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Quick takeaways

  • Balancing career and caring for aging parents is a common challenge faced by part-time children.
  • Open communication is crucial in maintaining a healthy parent-child relationship and addressing the challenges faced by part-time children.

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The Challenges Faced by Part-Time Children in Caring for Aging Parents

The podcast discusses the concept of part-time children, referring to young adults who are physically separated from their aging parents due to work or living in a different city. These individuals are often caught in the difficult decision of balancing their own lives and careers with caring for their parents. The term part-time children describes the situation where young adults have limited time to spend with their parents, often only being able to connect with them during holidays or special occasions. On the other hand, the podcast mentions full-time children, who choose to live with their parents and provide domestic care in exchange for a monthly salary. The podcast explores the challenges faced by part-time children and the reflections they have on their relationships with their parents.

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