‘Life mentor’ girl, 3, adored for mature way of speaking by 4.9 million fans online, prompts debate on raising daughters in China


Little girl offers her followers moments of wisdom that leave fans astounded. Parents promote equality between child and parents, which flies against filial piety. — SCMP

A three-year-old girl in China who has become famous for her moments of profound wisdom caught on video has sparked a heated debate about whether daughters should be brought up according to traditional values.

The girl, who goes by the nickname Niu, lives in Beijing and boasts 4.8 million followers on Douyin, China’s TikTok, because of her mature way of speaking and her deep philosophical insights.

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