Children working in a rural farm setting as part of a hardship camp in China

Chinese Parents Enroll Children in 'Hardship Camps' for Tough Lessons

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Chinese parents are paying thousands of yuan to send their children to 'hardship camps' where they engage in farm work and other laborious tasks. Psychologists caution that excessive pressure in these camps may have negative psychological effects on the children. This trend reflects a growing interest in experiential learning through physical challenges in China.

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