Abstract:This paper criticizes the economist Zheng Bingwen's view that it is difficult to raise a baby and temporarily seek help from relatives and have two children to live a long life. By analyzing the cost of raising a baby, parent-child relationship, population policy, etc., this paper argues that this view not only lacks scientific basis, but may also have a negative impact on the family and society.
I. Introduction. In recent years, with the development of social economy and the intensification of population aging, it is difficult to raise a baby has become a common social problem. Against this backdrop, some economists have put forward the idea of alleviating the difficulty of raising a baby by asking for help from relatives and having two children. However, whether this view is correct and whether it is in line with social reality and family needs is worth delvinging.
Second, the cost and economic pressure of raising a baby.
Raising a baby is a long-term investment that requires a lot of energy and financial resources. According to relevant research, the cost of raising a child to graduate from college can be hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan. Under this premise, asking for help from relatives is only a drop in the bucket and cannot fundamentally solve the problem. In addition, financial pressure will also affect the quality of life of the family and the parent-child relationship, which is not conducive to the growth of children.
3. Parent-child relationship and family education.
Raising a baby is not only an economic issue, but also an emotional and educational investment. The parent-child relationship is one of the most important relationships in a child's growth and has a profound impact on the child's personality, values and outlook on life. Turning to relatives to raise a baby can weaken the parent-child relationship and leave the child without the necessary care and support as they grow up. In addition, home education is also an important factor in a child's development, and having two children does not guarantee the quality of home education.
Population policy and resource allocation.
From the perspective of population policy, encouraging childbearing does not necessarily solve the problem of difficulty in raising children. On the one hand, an increase in fertility may lead to an increase in the number of people, which will exacerbate the pressure on resource allocation;On the other hand, an increase in fertility does not necessarily improve children's education and living standards. In addition, from the perspective of resource allocation, investing more resources in raising babies may lead to a shortage of resources in other areas, which is not conducive to the overall development of society.
5. Social support and policy adjustment.
Faced with the problem of difficulty in raising a baby, social support and policy adjustment are more reasonable solutions. ** We can increase investment in children's education and family welfare, improve the level of public services, and provide more support and assistance to families. At the same time, measures such as reforming tax policies and improving the social security system can also reduce the financial pressure on families. In addition, all sectors of society can also strengthen their attention and support for family education and parent-child relationship, and create a good family atmosphere and social environment.
VI. Conclusions. Economist Zheng Bingwen's view that it is difficult to raise a baby can temporarily seek help from relatives and have two children can lead to a long life has many errors and shortcomings. Not only does this view lack scientific basis, but it can have negative consequences for families and society. Faced with the problem of difficulty in raising a baby, we should start from multiple angles and find a more reasonable solution through social support and policy adjustment. At the same time, we also need to strengthen our attention and support for family education and parent-child relationship to create a better environment for children to grow up.