Chinese Child Models: The Pros and Cons of Raising Miniature Superstars

In China, child modeling has become a lucrative industry with many young stars earning thousands of yuan per session. Among these miniature superstars are twins Yumi and Yuki Xiao, who have been making waves in the fashion world with their adorable faces and charming personalities. But what's it like to raise a pair of child models? We spoke to their parents, Xiao and his wife Bai Yu, to get an inside look at the pros and cons of this unique profession.

According to Xiao, he and his wife were aware of the potential pitfalls of child modeling when they initially enrolled Yumi and Yuki in the industry. However, after seeing how much fun their children had on set, they decided to invest more time and money into building a career for them. 'I think they have a natural advantage over other kids,' Xiao says. 'They also like it, which is why we are giving them this opportunity.'

As twins who are boy-girl twins, Yumi and Yuki stand out from the crowd. They have already modeled for big brands and enjoy being on stage. In fact, Yumi insists that she loves being a child model because it's a lot of fun.

However, not everyone is convinced that child modeling is a good idea. Child psychologist Gong Xueping warns that children under the age of six are mentally developing and need exploration and freedom. 'This limits the development of both emotional abilities and more complex psychological abilities for children,' she says.

Moreover, mental health experts warn that child models may face long-term emotional implications due to the pressure to constantly produce different expressions and maintain a high level of energy throughout their sessions. In fact, some child models have been known to go through over 100 outfit changes in a single session, often working from morning till night.

Despite these concerns, Xiao believes that his children are old enough to make their own decisions about whether or not they want to continue with child modeling. 'It's up to them,' he says. 'We just want them to be happy and fulfilled.'

In conclusion, while raising a pair of child models may have its pros and cons, it's clear that Yumi and Yuki Xiao are enjoying their experience so far. Whether or not they will continue to pursue a career in child modeling remains to be seen, but for now, they're just taking things one outfit change at a time.

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