'No sweet without sweat': Boy in China works 17-hour days to help single dad, starts debate

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A story about an 11-year-old boy in eastern China who spends up to 17 hours a day helping at his father’s three food stands has gone viral on the mainland. The boy, from Zaozhuang city in Shandong province, was featured in a news story last Sunday (July 31) by Henan Broadcasting System. It was reported that he helped at his...

A boy aged 11 helps his dad run food stands for up to 17 hours a day over school holidays and is praised for his maturity, but some ask if he is missing his childhood.A story about an 11-year-old boy in eastern China who spends up to 17 hours a day helping at his father’s three food stands has gone viral on the mainland.

In the video report, the boy said he was taking care of three food stands selling shredded pancakes, soy sauce pancakes, and porridges in front of a small restaurant, while his single-parent father prepared pancakes and food in the kitchen. When the man filming the video asked the boy whether he wanted to have fun with his friends, the boy burst into laughter and gave a nod.

Instead of feeling sorry for himself, the boy was more concerned about his father who has to tolerate heat from the kitchen all day long. The boy didn’t complain about the long hours of hard work and said he understood the difficult life faced by his father as a single parent.The dutiful boy’s story has started a widespread debate on Chinese social media. Many people were touched by his mature and supportive attitude.

 

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