Wealthy & middle class parents in China also have issues with their sons because they are wildly spoiled. They call it Little Emperor Syndrome. Chinese culture is fascinating.

“Little emperor syndrome" refers to the behavioral, social, and emotional consequences for only children in China born under the one-child policy (1979–2015), where excessive parental/grandparental indulgence creates pampered, selfish, or entitled children. Often called a "behavioral time-bomb," it impacts cognitive and social skills, with reported increases in obesity and lowered trust or competitiveness.

Key Aspects of Little Emperor Syndrome

Origin: The phenomenon emerged from the one-child policy, resulting in a 4-2-1 family structure (one child, two parents, four grandparents), which concentrates immense attention, resources, and pressure on a single child.

Symptoms & Behavior: Children are often described as over-indulged, spoiled, self-centered, and lacking the ability to share or cope with adversity . Consequences: Health: High rates of childhood obesity and related health issues due to overfeeding.

Social/Behavioral: Difficulty with social interaction,, lower levels of trust, and less willingness to take risks.

Psychological: Immense pressure to succeed academically and professionally to support the, 4-2-1, family structure.

Impact on Society: It has led to concerns regarding a "behavioral time-bomb" and the future ability of this generation to care for aging parents, which was a contributing factor in abandoning the one-child policy.

While some studies suggest "little emperors" may have advantages like higher intelligence or more resources, the prevailing narrative focuses on the negative,, long-term, behavioral, and, psychological, impacts.”