What’s it like being a teen in Hong Kong?
Katrina Shute
asked a few to share their thoughts
on living and thriving in our city.
Growing up,
L
ike many parents raising children in Hong
Kong – especially expats and Hongkongers who
grew up overseas – my husband and I are well
aware of the very different upbringing our three
daughters are experiencing compared to our own sheltered
childhood. Case in point: my husband lived in one house
until he was 18; my 14-year-old has already lived at nine
different addresses in three different countries.
We feel lucky because there are countless positive
elements which make this city an ideal setting to raise
confident, forward-thinking and globally responsible young
people in relative safety.
But what about the kids? How do they feel about
growing and maturing in this bustling metropolis? Well, I
asked some teens and tweens to take time out of their busy
schedules to give me the lowdown, and this is what they said.
Hong Kong-style
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