Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online
A niche group of content creators called "virtual parents" have become hugely popular among young people.
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Vincent's parents 'never say he's good enough' - so he turned to a middle-aged couple online44 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEunice YangHong KongBBC / Andro SainiOn social media, many young Chinese leave comments to "virtual parents", sharing stories with them and asking for blessingsDuring mealtimes, Vincent Zhang, a tech worker in Shanghai, has a habit of whipping out his phone to check on his "virtual parents": a middle-aged couple online, armed with an endless stream of warm words for their imaginary child.In one of their most popular videos, the pair coos to the camera. "Are you tired from work and study lately? Don't push yourself too hard.
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