What is the reason why the five-guarantee households have become the final winners in rural areas?
Foreword: In daily life, it may be difficult to imagine that a lonely old man will become a "winner" in the countryside. However, this is the reality. This unexpected phenomenon makes us very puzzled, what is the reason for the left-behind elderly to stand out? Let's take a look at the truth of the matter.
The toil of the elderly in the countryside.
In the countryside, the average farmer is still busy with work. Although they are all in their sixties and seventies, they still can't relax. Since most of the young adults have gone out to work and their grandchildren are not at home, there is the problem of the elderly taking care of the children and taking them to school. At the same time, some elderly people, because their physical strength is still acceptable, will go to work at home to add money to the family. Compared with the left-behind elderly, the life of the average elderly is really embarrassing.
For example, in my hometown, I have a brother who is in his 70s this year, and he is a carpenter. However, because of his weak body, he had a big problem with his lower back, and it was difficult for him to walk. However, even so, he had to work in a small factory nearby, and day and night were reversed. Since the two children are buying a house in the city, and the daughter-in-law is also working outside the home, the skills are not very good, so I also do some odd jobs. They had a little grandson who had never been to school, and the old man had to take care of the child all the time. The money earned will be taken out to allow the children to pay off the mortgage and let their grandchildren eat. His health is not suitable for him to work anymore, but he often says to people, "It's okay, my body is like this, it comes and goes, it comes and goes." Doesn't he want to sleep yet? The answer is no. His wife was sick and had to pay for a medical bill, plus the people in the village helped with some things, all of which cost money. He is counting on the pension of more than 100 yuan a month? Looking back at the elderly who are in the countryside, they can be said to have no worries about food and clothing, and the family can fill their stomachs. Most of the left-behind elderly people were mixed in their youth and waited for death, with no fixed occupation or family affection at all, and they were adrift all their lives. As for the hard-working farmers, they have been working in the fields since childhood, and in their old age they have received nothing.
Extended Writing: In the countryside, the elderly work hard and are the breadwinners of the family. They have been working hard to sustain their family. They didn't dare to take a break, they all understood that if they wanted the family to be fed and clothed, they couldn't take a break. The young and middle-aged people have gone out to work, the elderly in the family are at home, and the two of them are the only ones left, with their own children, who have become the backbone of the family. And in the eyes of low-income families, such hard work is difficult to understand. They all ate and waited for death in their youth, with neither work nor burden, and it was not until they were old that they could enjoy the preferential treatment of the poor. It's a sadness. In their opinion, these retirees live a leisurely life. They have a fixed monthly stipend, and they use it arbitrarily. You don't have to worry about food and clothing, and you can enjoy life to the fullest.
The carefree of the lonely elderly.
The life of the lonely old man is very comfortable. They could easily have lived a prosperous life in the village. The monthly allowance is enough for them to have food and clothing to worry about. During the festive season, they can also receive a certain amount of comfort and subsidies. I don't know how many times better this kind of stable life is better than that of a hard-working farmer.
The left-behind elderly "can choose what they need according to their own wishes. They can go to towns and markets to buy their favorite goods without worrying about finances. In stark contrast, poor farmers often have to work hard to make ends meet, and do not have the desire to go to the city to buy things. Because of their financial constraints, they have little practical living.
Left-behind children also have access to health care. When they get sick, they have to see a doctor, and they don't have to spend money. However, the average poor are often reluctant to go to the hospital due to their limited financial resources, and the high cost of medical care makes them reluctant to seek medical treatment. The medical expenses of the left-behind elderly are paid through **, so that they can get more medical support when they are sick.
The days of the lonely and widowed elderly are not only materially guaranteed, but also become extraordinarily colorful in social interactions. Because of their special status in the village, they interact with each other very often. In their free time, they often gather together to talk to each other, play cards, and occasionally have a drink. Interestingly, some minor conflicts had to be mediated by the two village committees. It's a very pleasant day. In rural areas, due to their busy work, they do not have many opportunities for social interaction, and their lives are relatively lonely.
Extended writing: The "left-behind elderly" have no worries about food and clothing, which is beyond the reach of ordinary farmers. They can wander around the village and enjoy life to the fullest. They receive a large monthly pension, enough to feed and clothe them, and even have more money left over to buy things. Especially during the festival, the villagers will also be cared for and comforted by the villagers. These kinds of days have freed them from financial difficulties and allowed them to live a prosperous life.
In addition, left-behind children in rural areas have also received financial support. If they have any illness, or any medical expenses, they don't have to pay for it themselves, they all pay for it. If there is something wrong, it can give them time to receive medical treatment and reduce their financial stress. In stark contrast, some poor farmers are reluctant to seek medical treatment due to lack of funds, and even if there is a slight problem, they have to take it themselves.
In addition, the social life of left-behind children is also very colorful. They have a special identity in the village, and everyone is very friendly to him, a lonely old man, and often communicates with each other. In their free time, they get together to play cards and chat, and sometimes organize various activities in the village. This social atmosphere makes their lives colorful. In contrast, others live a lonely life because they are busy with work and often have few opportunities for social interaction.
Conclusion: Although the "left-behind elderly" are the "winners" of the countryside in terms of financial subsidies and social interactions, they are often lonely in their hearts. At the same time, there are many honest farmers who have children of their own, who work hard and who do not have access to pension insurance. Therefore, although the "empty nest" has become a kind of "winner" in the countryside, there are many farmers around us who have children and daughters who live happily. We're also happy to talk about what's going on around you and discuss it together.