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I have a relative who owns an auto repair shop and never asks about his kids' grades. He's adopted a completely hands-off approach to parenting. His two sons come home from school every day, each clutching a milk tea and a phone, scrolling through short videos without any restrictions. They do their homework if they feel like it, as long as it doesn't interfere with the repair shop work. Their lifestyle is extremely carefree, and aside from occasionally eating at their grandmother's house, they mostly eat convenience store boxed meals. This approach to parenting shocked and intrigued me. I asked my relative about the logic behind this approach, and his response was surprisingly simple: if the kids don't make it in life, they can always come back and learn how to repair cars. No need to hire outsiders. I found this perspective unexpected, but it also got me thinking about parenting styles. My relative's logic is that he doesn't want to put too much pressure on his kids, allowing them to develop freely and find their own interests and direction. Although this approach differs from traditional parenting, perhaps it's this freedom and carefreeness that enables kids to discover their true selves. I noticed that despite not having to deal with academic pressure, my relative's kids have their own plans and goals for life. They know how to manage their time, find their own interests, and set their own direction. This self-management ability is probably what their parents hope to see. Of course, this approach also comes with risks and challenges, but my relative's approach has shown me a new possibility. By observing my relative's kids, I've started to question whether traditional parenting is the only correct way. Maybe we should focus more on our kids' personalities and interests rather than just emphasizing the importance of academics. Maybe free-range parenting can help kids find their true selves and their own direction in life. This idea still needs more exploration and research, but my relative's approach has left a deep impression on me.