April 23, 2021
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A tidy 3-year-old in a dress shirt stands up straight, a bookshelf displaying shiny trophies behind him. “Hello! My name is Max. I like singing and playing the violin. My favorite …”
“Sorry, love. Let’s do it again,” says Max’s mother, video camera in hand. “Don’t forget to smile!”
“Why are we doing this? I’ve done it so many times already!” Max is tired and restless.
“I know, but this is very important,” his mom sighs. “Let’s try one more time.”
After a long day of work, Max’s mom now has to take on the role of director. During Hong Kong’s fiercely competitive kindergarten admissions season, this has become a common experience among parents of young children.