’90s Dad: Don’t Make the Kids Suffer, But Don’t Make Me Suffer Either

To boost ratings, a warm family variety show invited parents from three different generations, those born in the 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. Broadcast live, it would let viewers experience firsthand how parents from each era raise their children.

The show became a huge hit online as soon as it aired.

But what nobody expected was how outrageous the post-1990s parents would be.

1970s parent: "No matter how hard life gets, never let the kids suffer!"

1980s parent: "Raise your children scientifically and help them grow up healthy!"

1990s parent Shen Fei: "No matter how sweet life gets, don't let the kids have it too good. No matter how hard life gets, don't let yourself suffer. Children and grandchildren will find their own fortune, and without children and grandchildren, I'll enjoy mine. Raise sons and daughters on a shoestring, but spend big on yourself and stay healthy. Let your sons and daughters learn to fend for themselves early, so you can spend your own money. A mother worries when her child travels far, but if I never become a parent, I won't have to worry."

When this aired, the whole internet cried out, "That's amazing!"

"How is that having a daughter? That's raising a servant!"

"666. 'No matter how hard life gets, don't let yourself suffer.' A quote for the ages!"

"Exactly, you have to have two kids to wait on you!"

This novel and its characters are entirely fictional. Any resemblance to real people or events is purely coincidental. Do not imitate.