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Summer Surge in “Paid Work”: Why Are Parents Spending Big to Let Their Children Experience Jobs, and What Educational Anxiety Lies Behind It?

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暑期兴起「付费上班」热潮，花钱让孩子体验打工，家长为何愿意一掷千金？背后暗藏着哪些教育焦虑？

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First recorded Aug 28, 2026, 9:34 AM CST · latest Aug 28, 2026, 9:34 AM CST. Ranks reflect attention on each platform.

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