Bricks and moss: Chinese youth have found a replacement for cats and dogs

In China, an unusual hobby is spreading among young people: instead of cats and dogs, they start building bricks and grow moss on them. According to The Guardian, the popularity of such an occupation is due to the fact that it requires almost no effort and does not involve the responsibility characteristic of keeping pets.

To turn an ordinary brick into a kind of green pet, it is enough to wet it regularly with water. Moss spores in the environment gradually germinate on the surface, forming a green cover.

The Chinese media called such unusual "favorites" almost immortal. If you stop watering the brick, the moss can go into a state of rest, and after the resumption of moisture, begin to turn green again.

Some fans of the new hobby are so interested in growing moss that they prefer it to dating and communicating with animals. Unlike traditional pets, bricks do not need education, entertainment and constant attention. At the same time, observing the growth of greenery brings satisfaction to owners and does not require comparing their results with others.

On social networks, some users admit that they find more peace and confidence in such an unusual activity than in human relationships. Psychologists associate the attractiveness of such hobbies with the ability to receive emotional satisfaction without reciprocal obligations. A person decides how much time and attention to give his pet.

The spread of this fashion comes amid broader changes in the lifestyle of Chinese youth. Among the factors affecting the attitude of young people to habitual life goals, called difficulties with employment and reduced fertility.

Part of the generation is abandoning the traditional model of success, which involves career growth and the creation of a family. One of the manifestations of this trend has been the philosophy of lying flat, whose supporters seek to reduce efforts and abandon expectations imposed by society.

Growing moss on bricks fits this approach: it allows you to find pleasure in a simple activity that does not require significant costs, constant involvement or achieving certain results.

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