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Let them Grow
Anxious mainland parents with children studying in Hong Kong find comfort in
chat groups
By Katherine Wang & Wayne Chang
as any of your kids been formed by mainland parents whose cities in the Mainland, their parents
to UC Berkley for ex- children study at the Chinese Univer- across the border are anxious to learn
“Hchange before? Which sity of Hong Kong (CUHK). They are how their children are coping in Hong
hostel is a cheaper option? Thanks!” seeking advice from other parents on Kong. Numerous WeChat and QQ
“From what I have heard, most stu- their children’s exchange program. chat groups with some up to hundreds
dents, including term exchange stu- of members are formed by mainland
dents, rent an apartment there.” Separation anxiety parents to stay in touch with other
These dialogues are spotted in a When mainland students leave parents and talk about their children’s
QQ (a popular instant messaging soft- their hometowns to study in Hong school life in Hong Kong.
ware in Mainland China) chat group Kong, a city different from any other These chat groups allow parents
Think about how unaccustomed your parents are
to your absence, considering that you have been
around us for around 20 years
