Japan's Throwaway Children 101 East 日本の捨て児

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3. I'm shocked

So much kindness exists in Japan, and yet they have a blind spot.
A combination of the emphasis on conformity and on genetic ties or “coming from a good family”. And perhaps also from very high expectations of perfection to be seen as a “good mother”.

Yet, the apprenticeships of geisha and of sumo wrestlers involved teaching young people an occupation and a way of life from a fairly young age.

If only they could find a way to elevate the status of these kids, maybe engage some corporate resources as well.

It was particularly shocking to hear the fourteen year old talk about wanting to go back to live with his mother, with such clear reasons, and be unable to do so.