
Peter Hessler on China’s Evolving Education System
The US-China Podcast
Styles Change, Standards Rise
In the 90s, children's clothing choices were limited, leading to memorization based on repetitive outfits due to the constraints of washing clothes by hand. Cheap, knockoff sports jerseys were common, contrasting sharply with today's trends where high-priced footwear, such as $450 Jordans, is typical, reflecting significant economic changes. Moreover, a notable shift in physical growth is observed, particularly in China, where improved nutrition has resulted in substantial increases in the average height of boys and girls since 1985, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on health and development.
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