Only children: a social ill

So far I love my school. The classrooms are not nearly as nice as the GSB and wi-fi is spotty(?!?), but they have free FT Asia's in the lounge, the full-time students are ridiculously friendly, my classes were great, the fitness center has a hair salon and there are waiters in the dining hall to clear your plates.
First class was Investment and Finance in China with Larry Franklin, the celeb teacher here. He's been involved in 150+ deals in China and apparently he finances most of the HKUST MBA scholorships and just gave a $1M gift to the school. He was dressed to the nines, including a custom french-cuffed shirt with a Chinese monogram on the cuff. I wonder if it's the name of the tailor - I can't imagine that it's his name. The only caveat: he made a bondage joke while discussing bonds; so corny.
Next was Doing Business in China, which was a little shlocky but I learned a lot about Chinese history. We spent time talking about the effects of the one-child policy (they call them "little emperors and empresses"), and he said people who want second children need to come have them in HK. Apparently 2/3 of the children born in HK are born to mainland parents as second children. And the generations of only children are so doted on they make me look like I'm from a family of 10. The parents and grandparents are so involved in their lives and future that most of them go to university recruiting events accompanied by parents and some parents even go to job interviews with their kids!!! Even MY mom is looking hands-off in comparison!
We ended up in this long discussion about whether these only children will change the "group" or "team" mentality that is so entrenched in Chinese culture, but as an only child I think that is ridiculous. Yes, we feel entitled, and yes, we act like babies around our parents, but at some point we are forced to learn that we need to act right towards others and work to be part of social groups. We actually need groups more than people with siblings, because we are doomed to be left alone in the world once our parents leave. For once I kept my mouth shut, though, because it was kind of an inane discussion.
The top picture is of the lift sign; that's how everything is mapped at my school - by lifts. So instead of saying your classes are in the "x" building, they say you are "off lifts 29-30." Curious.