LINE

Text:AAAPrint
Society

Chinese postgraduate faces backlash for complaining about strict parents

1
2018-01-31 10:09CGTN Editor: Mo Hong'e ECNS App Download
(Photo/CGTN)

(Photo/CGTN)

Wang Meng recently stirred up controversy in China after publishing online a 10,000-character article accusing his parents for what he described as "undue attention and love."

Wang wrote in the article widely circulated online that his "mom tended to force [him] to do everything based on her will," according to the Chengdu Business Daily on Monday.

He stated that everything from clothing to schooling, except the choice of university, were all chosen by his parents. Wang, who hails from southwest China's Sichuan Province, thought he could be "free" after entering the prestigious Peking University in the Chinese capital, but his mother had his aunt to check up on him by constantly calling him and even contacting his classmates.

Now in the US after receiving a master's degree at a university there, Wang had sent the article to his friends advising them not to control but to love their children.

However, Wang's parents were confused as to why their son has been indifferent to them by not going back home on Spring Festival during the past 12 years. The festival, which usually falls on every January or February, is one of the most important holidays for Chinese.

They have also asked their son to forget about the past, after receiving a letter that Wang called an "ultimatum" back in 2012.

When talking about the relationship with his son, Wang's father said to Chengdu Business daily, "We should clean up the ruins for the future."

Wang Meng's story has been trending on social media. The story on People's Daily Weibo account has received more than 20,000 comments.

Though some people called Wang "sensitive" and "vulnerable," many users on the microblogging platform said they shared similar experiences and believed that the lack of communication contributed to the misunderstanding.

"When Wang needed guidance, his family didn't get it," said one of the users.

"The son has been waiting for a 'sorry,' while the parents have been waiting for a 'thank you'," said another user.

Others urged Wang to visit his parents as soon as possible. "I will think it over," Wang said, claiming he planned to study psychology at Peking University.

  

MorePhoto

Most popular in 24h

MoreTop news

MoreVideo

News
Politics
Business
Society
Culture
Military
Sci-tech
Entertainment
Sports
Odd
Features
Biz
Economy
Travel
Travel News
Travel Types
Events
Food
Hotel
Bar & Club
Architecture
Gallery
Photo
CNS Photo
Video
Video
Learning Chinese
Learn About China
Social Chinese
Business Chinese
Buzz Words
Bilingual
Resources
ECNS Wire
Special Coverage
Infographics
Voices
LINE
Back to top Links | About Us | Jobs | Contact Us | Privacy Policy
Copyright ©1999-2018 Chinanews.com. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.