Young Chinese individuals who previously opted to be 'full-time children,' receiving parental stipends, are now re-entering the job market. They believe their past experience will aid them in navigating future challenges.

Three years after some Chinese youngsters chose to become “full-time children”, some said it was not a cure-all for their plight in China’s tense job market. The title “full-time children” went viral in 2023 in China, when some young people became a “full-time employee” of their parents. They received monthly salaries from their parents, ranging from 1,000 yuan (US$150) to over 5,000 yuan, depending on their parents’ pensions. In exchange, they kept their parents’ company and helped them manage....