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Future Predetermined
2024
It's clear from many studies that Chinese parenting styles are influenced by parents' education levels. Those with lower education often pass on feudal values, which makes it difficult for children to learn and can lead to unhealthy psychological outcomes like extremism and low self-esteem.




Background Research

Two pieces of news

On-camera student suicides bring visibility to power abuse by parents and educators.

1.
A 17-year-old student jumped off Shanghai’s Lupu Bridge during heavy traffic after arguing with his mother. The incident is believed to have followed long-term parental meddling, with some netizens blaming today’s youth for being too fragile to handle criticism.


2.
Education influencer Zhao Juying has won a huge following by promoting tough disciplinary methods that hark back to a more conservative age



















Percentage of Chinese children
who have received a repressive education

Adolescents who have been taught in a strict way.


 Prolonged repressive education 15.09%

Occasional repressive education 30.41%

Sometimes repressive education 43.01%


Sources of Chinese children's rebelliousness



The statistical data comes from an online questionnaire*







What is Typical Chinese Parenting?

A substantial body of research indicates that Chinese parenting styles are shaped by parents' educational attainments.
Those with lower levels of education tend to transmit traditional values, compelling children to adhere to their beliefs, which can impede their future learning and give rise to adverse psychological outcomes such as extremism & low self-esteem.

Huang, Rentong. (2023). Analysis of the Current Situation of Parenting Styles in China. 
Journal of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences. 8. 1699-1707. 10.54097/ehss.v8i.4557.






Character Design
Main Characters







Secondary Characters


Scenes Design
Forest Ruins
Forest Ruins represents a future of freedom and endless possibilities.
Dark Beach
Dark Beach shows young people's confusion about their future.
Education System
The education system reflects a repetitive, controlled life.
Threshold Space
Threshold spaces show brainwashing and doubt about choice.





Interaction Flowchart



In the jungle, you step into a portal under ancient trees.
The first place you meet Mentor is stormy.
But the future is unknowable.








User Interface







—— It is my intention that participants in this project will gain the skills required to provide guidance and support to their future children,
while allowing them the freedom to pursue their own interests and life goals.



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