What does it truly mean to be a father in modern China? Is parenting about unconditional support, or pushing kids through fierce competition?In this episode of Dashu Mandarin Podcast (大叔中文播客), Teacher Can (璨叔) takes the mic to share a deeply personal, unscripted look at Chinese fatherhood, parenting struggles, and raising a child today. From dealing with high academic pressure and kid's myopia to tackling parental anxiety and teaching resilience through a Rubik’s cube—this conversation goes far beyond typical stereotypes.