"Pikmin: The Secret Weapon Japanese Parents Use to Discipline Kids"

Japanese parents are using the Pikmin franchise to keep their children from misbehaving. By allowing their kids to pretend to be Pikmin, parents ensure that their children stay close while out and about. This method taps into children's imaginations and has been successful in preventing wandering and misbehavior. The use of Pikmin demonstrates the franchise's resonance with audiences and is expected to grow with the release of Pikmin 4.