China's youth embrace 'brick parenting' amid stagnant job market

Chinese young adults, facing a stagnant job market, are adopting 'brick raising' as a zero-cost, low-maintenance alternative to pets or children. This trend reflects broader economic anxiety and social withdrawal among the demographic. The phenomenon underscores the depth of economic pessimism and its cultural manifestations.

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