Parenting From Afar: Stay Connected When You Are Apart | Justin Li | TEDxYouth@YCYWShanghai
This heartfelt TEDx talk explores the emotional challenges faced by children in families with distance parenting, where one or both parents live far away due to work, caregiving decisions, or even war. With over nine million such children in China alone, the impact is profound and personal. The talk highlights this growing issue and presents a hopeful solution: using technology such as video calls, virtual reality, and holograms to bridge emotional gaps. It advocates for innovation and compassion to ensure that love and connection remain stronger than distance. Justin is a 9-year-old student in Chongqing, China. He has lived with his grandparents since he was born because his parents work in another province. This experience has inspired him to speak about distance parenting. He stays connected with his parents through video calls and visits during holidays. He enjoy singing, presenting, and playing soccer. He is passionate about using technology to bring families closer and dream of creating VR tools to help children like him feel more connected to their parents, no matter the distance. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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