Young Adults Are Paid Rs 94,000 Per Month To Be 'Full-Time' Children In This Country

In a nation grappling with soaring unemployment rates and a lack of job opportunities for the younger generation, such as in China, a unique response is emerging.?
Young adults are opting to become "full-time" children, receiving payment from their parents for undertaking household chores as a way of making the most of the challenging economic circumstances.?

Rs 94,000 per month to be a 'working' child?

While the specific payment details may vary, reports suggest that these full-time kids are earning approximately 8,000 Yuan (Rs 94,000) per month, aligning with the average salary in China.?

This unconventional job entails spending time with parents, performing household chores, and accompanying them to grocery stores.The issue extends beyond mere unemployment, encompassing low wages and extensive working hours.?

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The BBC featured a 29-year-old game developer who transitioned to a full-time daughter role due to feeling overworked. As a full-time daughter, she dedicates her days to tasks such as washing dishes, preparing meals, and handling household chores for her parents.?

The underlying motivation for embracing a full-time child role lies in creating more time and space for relaxation while actively searching for better employment opportunities.?

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The popularity of this phenomenon has surged to the extent that hashtags like #FullTimeDaughter and #FullTimeSon are gaining significant traction on various Chinese social media platforms.?

Unemployment rate in India?

In June of the preceding year, China experienced a historic peak in its unemployment rate, largely attributed to the country's uneven economic recovery following the impact of COVID-19.?

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Concurrently, India recorded an unemployment rate of 6.8 percent in January, marking a notable decline of 1.9 percent from the previous month's figure of 8.7 percent in December of the same year.?

While official data indicates the lowest unemployment rate for January 2024 in the past 16 months, concerns persist.?

The India Skills Report 2021 contends that nearly half of the country's graduates face unemployability challenges, highlighting a complex aspect of the employment landscape.?

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