As the unemployment crisis in China worsens, a new phenomenon coined as 'career child' becomes popular. Parents, plagued by a tough job market, are heavily investing in their children's education and future careers, often to the degree of extreme pressure on these youngsters. While this concept has been seen sporadically in the past, it now emerges as a widespread trend, stirred by the current economic turmoil.

In Japan, the concept of 'career child' is not foreign. High emphasis on education and the pressure to succeed in career paths is also present. However, the idea of it becoming a popular coping mechanism during job scarcity is a new dynamic of societal pressure. Japanese society, while valuing academic excellence, also concerns itself with the emotional wellbeing of children.

Similar issues of parental pressure amidst economic instability have been observed in the United States and Europe. However, a notable distinction lies in the societal perception. In Western cultures, putting excessive pressure on children for career success is often seen as unhealthy and less common than in China.