In the dazzling entertainment industry, there is a group of children who have been in the spotlight since birth - they are the offspring of stars. Their names are familiar, but they also carry the glory of their parents and the high expectations they have for them.
For example, Li Shuangjiang and Mengge's son Li Tianyi, Yuan Yuyi and Zhang Zhilin's son Zhang Mutong, Zhang Liang and Kou Jing's son Zhang Tiantian, waiting for their birth, as if they were arranged such a fate, their parents are high-profile stars, and they are destined to be different from ordinary people from the moment they are born.
As the saying goes, "If the son does not teach, the father is guilty." This sentence is particularly heavy for the parents of the second generation of stars. Not only do they have to take care of their acting careers, but they also have to shoulder the responsibility of educating their children.
Some parents, such as Li Shuangjiang, hope that their son can inherit their musical talent Li Shuangjiang let his son start learning various musical instruments and singing despite Li Tian being only 4 years old, and strive to pave a musical path for him, however, Li Tianyi only thinks about playing, and after learning for a while, he will go to do something else, and Li Shuangjiang and Mengge never blame, just blindly get used to it.
However, artists Anita Yuen and Cheung chose a different approach. They protected their son Zhang Mutong very well, allowing him to enjoy happy times as a child.
Even if some brokerage companies want to cooperate with Zhang Mutong or shoot commercials, they resolutely refuse, unwilling to let their children enter this complex entertainment industry so early.
However, there are definitely some differences between the growth environment of these second-generation stars and ordinary people. Their lives are often spotted in the spotlight, and whether it's an action or an expression, it will spark a lively public discussion.
They have a good material life, and a prominent family background is both a blessing for them, but it can also be an obstacle to healthy growth.
For example, Wang Zhonglei's daughter Wang Wen also grew up in United States and plans to enter the entertainment industry after returning to China. Her parents supported her unconditionally and even helped her develop in the circle.
However, this superior environment has made Wang Wen also have a strong sense of superiority, and she often speaks wildly and does not take her parents' faces in her eyes.
Similarly, although Chen Kaige and Chen Hong's son, Chen Feiyu, was born into an artistic family, he does not seem to have inherited his parents' talents. His performance in the entertainment industry has been tepid, and even caused controversy due to some inappropriate words and deeds.
Growing up in such an environment, some second-generation stars will inevitably have a sense of superiority, while others may be easily influenced by the outside world due to their lack of social experience. Their words and actions can be over-amplified and scrutinized, causing unexpected distress to their parents.
These second-generation stars, known as "unconscious", undoubtedly increase the responsibilities and worries of parents.
Adolescence is very important for everyone, and for the descendants of celebrities, this period is full of challenges and temptations. The experiences of Zhang Tiantian, Li Tianyi and Liu Yitong vividly demonstrate this.
Zhang Tiantian, who was born in 2007, is known to many people because he participated in the "Where Are You Going, Dad" program, and he is very polite in the show and takes care of other children, so he has won the love of many "fan sisters".
However, when he entered puberty, he attracted a lot of attention and discussion because of the puppy love incident.
One day, an intimate photo of Zhang Liang and his girlfriend was suddenly exposed, which shocked him, who had always been low-key. Zhang Liang was in Japan at the time, and immediately rushed back to Beijing after seeing the news.
He posted a response on social media, saying that he would take his child's problem seriously and think that there is no right or wrong in this matter, however, Zhang Liang's heart must be very complicated, and he may be thinking: Is there something wrong with his education method? Did letting his child be exposed to the entertainment industry too early affected his values?
When Li Tianyi was 15 years old, he was drinking with friends and driving on the road, and he got into a confrontation with someone. Although he knew that his father, Li Shuangjiang, would settle things for him, the severity of this incident was beyond his imagination.
In the end, Li Tianyi was taken into custody for one year.
This year, Li Shuangjiang was heartbroken, he was worried that his son would not live well inside, so he tried his best to make up for it after his son came out. However, Li Shuangjiang's excessive concern fueled Li Tianyi's arrogance.
After Li Tianyi was released from prison, he continued to go his own way, and even went more and more excessively, and finally made things irreparable.
Liu's case illustrates a different kind of problem. He is the son of actor Liu Yijun and should have devoted himself to the development of his acting career. He was successfully admitted to the acting major of Beijing Film Academy, and with the help of his father, he had the opportunity to cooperate with Feng Xiaogang before he graduated.
However, Liu Yitong seems to be more keen on falling in love. He has been photographed dating different girls many times by the station sister, and there are even reports that he dates multiple girls in a week. This behavior not only affected his career development, but also disappointed his fans.
Eventually, his fan support club announced his resignation and de-fanning.
Therefore, even if they are the second generation of stars, they will inevitably face the dilemma and confusion of adolescence. Their rebellious behavior and wrong choices not only brought many negative effects to their lives and careers, but also made their parents feel deeply troubled and helpless.
This has forced them to rethink their approach to education and try to find better solutions.
In this era of information overflow and people always pay attention to the Internet, every move of the second generation of stars is easy to make the public talk endlessly. Whether it is Zhang Mutong, Wang Wenye or Chen Feiyu, they have all experienced such moments.
Zhang Mutong is the son of Yuan Yuyi and Zhang Zhilin, and has been strictly protected by his parents since he was a child. However, one of his minor interactions on social media sparked a huge controversy.
When netizens asked him if he was in China, he replied that he was not in China, and changed the background picture, choosing to show the scenery of Hong Kong, and his answer immediately caused a heated discussion on the Internet, because his reply was interpreted as a possible "Hong Kong independence" tendency.
In the face of the storm of public opinion, Yuan Yuyi had to come forward to apologize to everyone. "We have repeatedly emphasized the correct and rigorous use of words to him, but because we have not regulated his expression, it is a mistake on my part and that of him as a parent," she said.
Anita Yuen also made it clear that she understands this matter, believing that as the child of a public figure, even daily conversations need to be extra cautious.
Mr. Wang's words and deeds sparked controversy. As the daughter of Wang Zhonglei, the owner of Huayi Group, she grew up in the United States and wanted to enter the entertainment industry after returning to China. However, she seems to be too conceited about her identity.
At Huo Siyan's birthday party, Wang Wen also openly posted abuse on Weibo, and her behavior was even more excessive, she often laughed at ordinary people with her friends, and even called ordinary girls "farmers".
This behavior not only damaged her personal image, but also deeply troubled her parents. In 2021, with the help of his parents, Wang Wen also participated in the program "Director Please Advice", hoping to save his reputation through this opportunity.
However, her "can't afford to lose" attitude in the show further deepened the public's negative impression of her.
While Mr. Chen is not as bold as Mr. Wang, his actions on social media have also sparked controversy. As the son of Chen Kaige and Chen Hong, he chose to develop in the entertainment industry, and he was recognized for his acting skills, but he was found to have praised other celebrities in an incident, although he later explained it on the grounds of "hand slipping", but it still makes people feel that he may not be mature in mentality.
In addition, Chen Feiyu's withdrawal from variety shows has sparked widespread discussion. It is rumored that this is because he can't endure hardship, after all, he is a child who grows up in the palm of his parents' hands, and has not experienced human suffering.
These events all reveal the unique challenges faced by the second generation of stars in their upbringing. They need to learn to be cautious in their words and actions in the public eye, which puts pressure on their psychological development and tests the educational wisdom of celebrity parents.
While protecting children's privacy, how to educate them to correctly understand their social responsibilities has become a thorny problem.
The experiences of Chen Feiyu, Wang Wenye and Li Xiaolu prove that the aura of celebrity parents can sometimes become an obstacle to their children's career development.
Chen Feiyu, as the son of Chen Kaige and Chen Hong, should have a dominant position in the entertainment industry. However, he chose to enter the entertainment industry and was admitted to the Beijing Film Academy to study acting.
Despite his strong family background, his acting career was unsuccessful.
As a well-known director, Chen Kaige has rich network resources, and Chen Feiyu has a play to act in as soon as he enters the entertainment industry. But his acting skills did not meet expectations, less than one-third of his mother Chen Hong.
The audience's evaluation of him often focuses on "good looks", and there are many complaints about his acting skills, which makes people sigh: even if he is born in an artistic family and does not have excellent strength, it is difficult to gain a foothold in the highly competitive entertainment industry.
In contrast, Wang Wenye's identity is embarrassing. As the daughter of Wang Zhonglei, the boss of Huayi Group, she has been accustomed to a privileged life since she was a child and grew up in United States. After returning to China, her ambition is to enter the entertainment industry to develop, and her parents also support it unconditionally.
However, Wang Wen has not received professional acting or directing training, and even with a strong background, her development path has not been smooth.
In 2021, with the help of his parents, Wang Wen also participated in the program "Director Please Advise", trying to save his reputation through this program. However, her performance was disappointing. Although the judges did not like her work, they did not dare to criticize it directly, so they could only express it euphemistically.
Faced with this situation, Wang Wen also seemed to find it difficult to accept, showing an attitude of "can't afford to lose", which not only did not improve her image, but further deepened the public's stereotype of "the second generation of stars rely on their parents".
In contrast, Li Xiaolu's life experience is full of drama. She was born in the family of director Li Danning and actor Zhang Weixin, and became a first-line actress at a young age, and was loved by male stars.
Her career was once booming, but due to problems in her private life, her career suffered a serious blow.
Li Xiaolu's experience of going from infinite scenery to falling to the bottom is undoubtedly a wake-up call to the second generation of other stars: in this era of highly transparent information, private morality and talent are equally important.
She eventually opted out of showbiz and occasionally posted dancing videos on social media.
These examples show that even though the second generation of stars has a prominent family background, they still face many challenges on the road to career development. They must deal with the high expectations of the public, while also trying to break free from the "parental" label and prove their worth to the outside world.
It is undoubtedly a challenging path, and they need to put in a lot more effort than the average person.
The private life of the second generation of celebrities is often hotly discussed by the public, and the exposure of private events has undoubtedly brought great trouble to the parties and their families. The situation of Xie Tingting and Li Xiaolu is the best example.
Xie Tingting, born in Hong Kong in 1982, is the daughter of Xie Xian and the younger sister of Nicholas Tse. She grew up in a loving family, and despite experiencing her parents' divorce at the age of 13, her father Xie Xian still doted on her, and her brother Nicholas Tse also took great care of her.
Xie Tingting inherited her father's advantages, her appearance was very high, and she became a model.
But in 2019, Xie Tingting suddenly disappeared for a while. When she reappeared, she brought the shocking news that she had a child out of wedlock.
Xie Tingting wrote on social media: "You are my brightest light", announcing the arrival of this little life. This news is undoubtedly extremely shocking news for the Xie family.
Li Xiaolu's marriage turmoil is far more popular than imagined, her marriage with Jia Nailiang was originally regarded as a model marriage by the entertainment industry, and they also have a lovely little daughter Tianxin.
However, Li Xiaolu did something surprising.
Li Xiaolu loves hip-hop, especially PGOne. In order to please his wife, Jia Nailiang asked a friend to help introduce him. After Li Xiaolu successfully chased stars, she was very happy and gradually fell in love with idols. They started dating in secret, but they didn't expect to be exposed to a kissing video, and Li Xiaolu's cheating incident caused a lot of uproar.
Li Xiaolu's marriage broke down due to the derailment turmoil, and Jia Nailiang also filed for divorce from her, which triggered a big decline in her career. For Zhang Weixin, the mother, facing her daughter's plight is extremely complicated and painful.
As a person who has come over, she may be able to understand her daughter's emotional confusion, but as the mother of a public figure, she also has to face the pressure of public opinion.
In the public eye, the private life of the second generation of stars often lacks privacy protection, and every decision and relationship they make may become a topic of public discussion, which undoubtedly brings great pressure to their lives.
While facing various problems of their children, celebrity parents often fall into deep helplessness and self-blame, and have to start thinking: whether this is related to their education methods.
This kind of education method made Li Tianyi develop an arrogant and domineering character. Although Li Tianyi made a serious mistake, Li Shuangjiang still managed to find an excuse for his son. He feared that his son would suffer during his time in custody and recuperation, so he immediately made amends when he was released from prison.
This attitude undoubtedly fueled Li Tianyi's arrogance, and eventually led to an irreparable mistake.
In contrast, Zhang Liang's handling of Zhang Tiantian's early love incident is more rational. After Zhang Tiantian's intimate photos were exposed, he chose to face it directly and said that he would deal with this issue well, believing that there is no right or wrong in this matter.
This treatment may be more conducive to the healthy development of the child.
However, despite the various educational methods adopted, celebrity parents still face a common dilemma: how to protect their children's rights and interests and let them grow up healthily in the spotlight? Overprotection can lead to a child's lack of social experience, while overindulgence can lead to a child's loss of the right values.
Anita Yuen and Zhilin Cheung tried their best to protect their son Zhang Mutong and didn't want him to enter the entertainment industry too early. However, once they made remarks on social media without paying attention, which led to controversy, and they had to come forward to apologize.
These cases raise a profound question for all parents: How should we educate the next generation in this information-filled age? This problem is especially acute for celebrity parents.
It is undoubtedly a huge challenge for them to find a balance between protecting their children's privacy and shaping their children's independent personalities.