Chinese Parents

Chinese Parents is a life simulator about growing up in China. The story spans from birth to adulthood. The player leads a boy or girl from an ordinary family. Every year the hero takes exams and participates in school competitions. Repeated playthroughs open up other careers and destinies. Sports and music give bonuses to characteristics. Academic success influences the attitudes of teachers and classmates. From an early age, a student is surrounded by the demands of society. Parents expect success, and already in childhood they have to think about the future. Studying goes along with hobbies and communication. Hobbies and extracurricular activities also influence a child’s future. Exams are divided by subject, and failure closes part of the path. Grades affect the hero’s self-esteem and his relationship with his parents. The main goal is to approach the Gaokao exam in the best possible shape. This state exam opens the way to serious educational institutions. The hero’s future career depends on the result. Parents argue about parenting, and the mood in the house depends on their decision. The family's money is limited, so purchases are planned in advance. The child can engage in drawing, music or sports. Family life is shown through everyday life and conversations. A child’s actions change relationships with family and affect his character. Friends and neighbors add their stories of school and work to the family's life. Neighbors and relatives discuss the child’s progress at the table. Parental expectations are pressing, and this has to be taken into account. For players who are interested in Asian culture, this game is suitable.