Meet the Gen Zs Who Are Returning Home to be ‘Full-time Children’ Now

In the whimsical world of “full-time children” in China, young adults choose to “lie flat” by living with parents, avoiding the stress of work. Some bask in their full-time status, cooking, doing chores, and even escorting parents to medical appointments for a monthly “salary” ranging from $280 to $1,120.

Gen Zs Coming Home

While some escape urban pressures, others, facing unemployment, embrace their roles. Online, they share recipes, experiences, and concerns. One full-time daughter said, “I’m not earning my keep; it’s a bit shameful, so I don’t have much of a social life, only chat with people online.”

Azam Saham

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