Not all the episodes feature a "tiger mom". Modern women's changing attitudes toward love and marriage, and the impact on their children are also visible in the series, exemplified by a single mother in Yunnan province who gives her son and daughter a lot of freedom to follow their hearts.

"The documentary aims to explore the diversity of family education and parenting styles. There are no standard criteria for judging a 'correct' or 'good' education pattern," Jiang says.

"Every child is like a seed. How much sunshine the seed needs and how strongly it can resist the storm will depend on what kind of a seed it is. Just like the Chinese saying 'teaching shall suit each student's capabilities', you should give the children enough patience and care, as well as respect their distinctive personalities."