The three-child policy is not effective, and the new "encouragement plan" follows, and the attitude of the post-90s generation is quite unified
It's good to give birth to only one"For many post-90s generations, this sentence is an unforgettable memory of childhood. Growing up in the countryside, I remember seeing this sentence clearly printed on the wall next to the village head station, with red letters on a white background, which made a deep impression.
However, with the change of social structure, the aging of the population is intertwined with the decrease in the number of newborns, and the natural growth rate of the population has begun to show a negative number. In response to this change, the second and third child policies have been introduced.
Despite the liberalization of the policy, there used to be"It's good to give birth to only one"The post-90s fertility army in memory did not respond enthusiastically to the three-child policy, resulting in the effect of the policy has been unsatisfactory.
When the three-child policy is not effective, some cities have launched new "incentive programs", hoping to stimulate young people's enthusiasm for childbirth. The post-90s and some post-00s have quite the same attitude towards childbearing, either choosing to have only one or not having one at all. This has become the consensus of the vast majority of young people, triggering relevant departments to put forward a variety of incentive programs.
On the one hand, some cities have adopted a "real gold" approach to encouragement. For example, the city of Changsha announced a one-time subsidy of 10,000 yuan for each child for families with three or more children, meaning that a family with three children will receive a reward of 30,000 yuan. Cities like Changsha have adopted incentives based on real economic benefits in an effort to increase fertility.
On the other hand, some cities have also introduced incentives for maternity leave. For example, the Daxinganling region of Heilongjiang Province said that families with three children will be directly rewarded with 20,000 yuan, and can receive a childcare subsidy of 500 yuan per month until the child reaches the age of three.
In addition, parents who have a second child and a third child can enjoy maternity leave of 270 days and 330 days respectively, providing more time for parents to spend together.
Some cities are also making it easier for families to live in the future, for example, by relaxing home purchase targets. Despite the proliferation of these policies, these subsidies appear to be generous in the overall cost of childcare, but their actual effect is limited.
As a result, the relevant authorities have focused on more fundamental issues. For example, Beijing announced that 16 assisted reproductive technologies, such as artificial insemination, will be included in the scope of medical insurance, so that the cost of IVF can also be reimbursed to a certain extent. This initiative aims to provide more support and assistance to families with reproductive needs.
For such a policy, the attitude of the post-90s generation has also undergone a considerable change. Compared with the previous disdain, everyone has more recognition of this policy, because this policy is not only for parents who have a second or third child, but for all parents who want to have children. At least some parents who want to have children but are not allowed by their physical conditions can get real subsidies, which makes the post-90s generation more recognized the "birth encouragement program".
However, there is a generation that has reservations about childbearing, and its inner concerns are mainly due to three practical reasons. First of all, the cost of childcare cannot be ignored. From the birth of a child to going to school, drinking milk powder, buying various maternal and infant products, and then to the multi-level education cost of children receiving high school, undergraduate, graduate school, etc., are huge expenses. Wholeheartedly raising a child has put parents under a lot of pressure, and if they have a second or third child, they may have to face the problem of compressing the education funds that should have been given to the eldest child.
Secondly, the unfriendliness of the workplace towards women is also a reason for some people to shy away. In today's competitive employment environment, married women in their 30s who have no children often face greater pressure to find a job. Companies are more concerned about when to have children and whether they plan to have a second or third child, which makes many women afraid to mention family plans when applying for jobs, let alone promise to have three children. This can also lead to a reduction in job opportunities, and even if a job is found, the chances of promotion may be greatly reduced after three maternity leaves.
Finally, the issue of energy is also a consideration. Parents are already overwhelmed by a child's work, including parenting, tutoring homework, participating in parent committees, managing parent groups, etc., which is quite a huge workload. If there is a second or third child, children of different ages, personalities, and sensible levels will distract parents, and it is unknown whether parents will be able to cope with this changing situation. Many parents who vowed to be able to cope with it eventually found out that this was not the case, and it was often the eldest who was most affected, which also seemed a bit unfair in terms of fairness.
In general, the successive opening of the second-child and third-child policies is the result of being guided by national conditions. Relevant departments are actively introducing various policies to encourage parents to have children. However, parents need to consider their own actual situation when making decisions and act within their means.
Topic discussion: What do you think of the "incentive policy" for three children successively launched by relevant departments?Feel free to leave a comment.