An "Outlier" in Parenting Shows
The parenting show craze sparked by the popularity of "Where Are We Going, Dad?" has led major TV networks to focus on celebrity parent-child relationships. This has given rise to a series of celebrity parenting programs, even involving both moms and dads. The overexposure of celebrity families has turned familial bonds into entertainment.
Understanding between parents and children should never be a form of entertainment consumption. While exploring how to interact with children, it's even more important to teach them that companionship in growth isn't just about giving, but about guiding them to strive for independence. With this philosophy, Guangdong Satellite TV has created a heartfelt, inspirational, and documentary-style growth program—"Dads Abroad"—which shines a light on the parent-child relationships of ordinary families. Approaching the topic from a fresh perspective, the fathers featured include doctors from foreign aid medical teams, entrepreneurs seeking fortune abroad, hydropower engineers, and grassroots oil workers... But many more are driven by the pressures of real life. In middle age, they still choose to leave their hometowns behind and venture alone to distant lands to make a living. They represent a unique group in China, but above all, they are deeply moving families.
The program will air on October 1st and 2nd at 21:20 each evening, promising an emotional experience. Stay tuned.
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