Placing trust in children to forge their own path

Zhang Rong, 48, government worker in Beijing

My son has just finished the college entrance exam and is researching which university and what major he wants to study, all by himself.

At the age of 18, he is able to choose his own path and take responsibility for his life. We respect his opinions and only provide him with some guidance. We tell him about which majors would be good for his future career. He wants to work in research and technology, and prefers college majors related to science and engineering.