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The Miseries of China's One-Child Generation
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The Miseries of China's One-Child Generation

Zhang Fan
Wellestudio163, 2018
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Although the Chinese government abandoned the one-child policy in 2015, its effects continue to ripple throughout Chinese society. In this article from NetEase’s WeChat wemedia account Wellstudio163, writer Zhang Fan explains that parents and children are still dealing with the consequences of the controversial policy. He cites scientific studies to debunk stereotypes regarding China’s only children and looks at familial issues rather than economic and social effects. The one-child policy is a controversial and sensitive topic in China, and censors have taken this article off the Internet. Nonetheless, getAbstract recommends it to people who cherish a frank look at the consequences of Chinese social policies.

Take-Aways

  • China’s one-child policy, which began in 1979 and ended in late 2015, led to an unusually high proportion of one-child families in China. 
  • Many people believe children without siblings are arrogant, selfish and overly dependent on their parents. However, studies show little evidence to back up this claim.
  • Often, only children are afraid to move away from their hometown and marry outside their hometown because they are concerned about their aging parents.

About the Author

Zhang Fan writes about social and economic issues for NetEase’s WeChat wemedia account Wellestudio163. 

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