Parent-Child Bonding Day at Venus Shoe Vietnam Co., Ltd.: A Vibrant Experience at the Factory for Workers’ Families

On March 22, 2026, the Research and Training Centre for Community Development (RTCCD), in coordination with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour and the Thanh Hoa Provincial Federation of Labour, organized the program “Parent-Child Bonding Day” at Venus Shoe Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Thanh Hoa), with the participation of nearly 100 workers and their children aged 10–18.

The activity was implemented as part of the No-VAC Project, “Together for Change: Creating a Violence-Free Environment for Children of Industrial Zone Workers in Thanh Hoa Province”, funded by the United Nations Fund (UNF) and the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI).

No longer just a familiar daily workspace, the living area of the factory became lively and vibrant with laughter, group games, and meaningful moments shared between parents and their children. The program aimed to strengthen family bonds and support parents in improving communication skills with their teenage children.

In the context of shift-based work in industrial zones, many families have limited time to spend together. Organizing activities directly at the factory made it easier for workers to participate, while also giving children the opportunity to visit their parents’ workplace—an exciting and meaningful experience for many.

When the factory becomes a playground

From the very beginning, the atmosphere was filled with energy through warm-up activities, group games, and interactive sessions among teenagers. For many participants, this was their first time joining such an activity with their parents at the workplace.

The children took part in various engaging activities, including physical games, emotion recognition through color cards, real-life situation exercises, and group challenges. The excitement was evident as teams worked together, encouraged one another, and shared their feelings after each activity.

One parent shared:“Normally, I feel tired after work and rarely have time to play with my child. I’m very happy to be able to join games with my child right here at the company today.”

Bringing the program directly to the factory helped bridge the gap between work and family life, enabling workers to participate while also feeling the care and support from businesses and trade unions.

Shared experiences – strengthening understanding between parents and children

Following individual activities, parents and children joined shared experiential sessions such as cooperative games, a mini-workshop on the “5 love languages,” and writing messages to each other.

Many teenagers felt excited to express their thoughts, while parents had the opportunity to listen to their children in a space free from academic and work-related pressure. Families shared moments of laughter as they realized that each person expresses love differently—through actions, words, or simply spending time together. This understanding helped bring them closer.

A student shared after the program:“I’m very happy to visit my parents’ company and play with them. I hope there will be more programs like this.”

Bringing family bonding activities into industrial zones

The program at Venus Shoe Vietnam Co., Ltd. is one of the activities designed specifically for workers in industrial zones, aiming to support parents in enhancing parenting skills and caring for their children’s mental well-being.

By implementing the program directly at the workplace, workers can more easily access practical knowledge on family communication, emotional management, and supporting their children during adolescence.

Through joyful and meaningful experiences at the factory, the program not only created memorable moments for families but also contributed to building a more humane working environment—where workers are cared for not only in their jobs but also in their family lives.

A single day may be short, but it is enough for parents and children to create lasting memories—sometimes, just one meaningful day can help bridge the distance within a family.