Group 1 - The ownership of the New Year's money (压岁钱) belongs to the child as it is considered a gift under the Civil Code, granting children civil rights regardless of their age [1] - Parents can manage the child's New Year's money until the child reaches 18 years old, but they cannot use it for their own consumption [1][2] - Parents are required to manage the child's money in the child's best interest and cannot use it for their own or others' benefit, as this would be considered an unauthorized disposition of the child's property [2]

Core Argument - The book "The Paradox of Equality" by Xie Jing highlights the increasing inequality in the pursuit of equality, questioning the effectiveness of current equality ideologies and practices [3][4][5]. Group 1: Economic Inequality - The wealthiest 1% of the global population holds nearly 45% of the world's wealth, indicating extreme economic inequality [3]. - Traditional forms of inequality have not diminished but have been obscured and transformed, with new forms of inequality emerging [3][4]. Group 2: Education Inequality - While compulsory education has raised the educational baseline, the gap between different educational levels remains significant, comparable to the era of high illiteracy rates [3][4]. - Quality educational resources are highly concentrated in major cities and prestigious institutions, masking the reality of educational inequality [3][4]. Group 3: Gender Inequality - The success of a small number of women in breaking the "glass ceiling" often comes at the expense of other women, shifting the inequality from gender to class among women [3][4]. Group 4: Critique of Equality Ideologies - The author challenges the foundational concepts of equality, suggesting that our understanding may inadvertently uphold hierarchies and domination [4][5]. - The notion of "natural state" and "property rights" is critiqued as social constructs that justify inequality [4][5]. - The belief in "unlimited progress" leading to universal benefits is questioned, revealing the hidden costs of technological and economic advancements [4][5]. Group 5: Historical Context and Personal Reflection - The book provides a broad historical perspective, revisiting classical theories and contemporary discussions on equality [6]. - It addresses real-life issues such as anxiety, meritocracy, gender discrimination, and class stratification, encouraging personal action to challenge these structures [6][7]. - The author calls for a deeper reflection on the concept of equality, questioning whether it has become an absolute value that overshadows other important values [7].