The 2024 Spring Festival, the Year of the Dragon, is approaching, and this traditional festival has a special meaning in China. However, during this year's Spring Festival, a problem has become more and more prominent, that is, "it is difficult to return home". This question not only affects thousands of migrant workers in urban areas, but also touches the depths of our hearts, making us wonder what kind of social problems the huge gap between urban and rural areas has caused
As we look back at the 2024 Chinese New Year, we would like to first mention the special year of the Dragon, which is the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese lunar calendar and symbolizes hope, vitality and vigorous development. However, it is in this hopeful year that we see the importance of the issue of "difficulty in returning home". With the acceleration of urbanization in China, the trend of rural people becoming urban residents is becoming more and more obvious. A large number of rural laborers are engaged in urban construction and service industries, leaving their hometowns and families to stay in the cities for a better life. However, this has also led to a lack of family nostalgia and a sense of belonging, and migrant workers have gradually lost their roots while taking root in the city. 
Economic challenges and pressures have also become a major problem for migrant workers. Macroeconomic downward pressures and the pandemic's impact on wages have made their lives more difficult. Especially during the Spring Festival, the cost of living has risen, not only has consumption soared, but even the transportation costs of returning to their hometowns to visit relatives are also increasing. And for those who are left behind, they also face many problems. Some industries have to continue operating during the Chinese New Year, which means that some loved ones cannot go home to reunite, and they can only spend this traditional festival in a different place. Although overtime pay and holiday bonuses are used as financial compensation, warmth cannot compensate for the absence of family members. 
So, what exactly is the root cause of the problem?First, we need to analyze the socio-economic imbalances behind the "difficulty in returning home". The gap between urban and rural areas is widening, and urbanization has brought a series of problems, including land transfer, insufficient rural education and medical resources. The long-term contradiction between the dual structure of urban and rural areas is also an important reason, the development of rural areas is relatively lagging behind, and rural residents are facing huge adaptation pressure in the process of urbanization. In addition, the clash between tradition and modern culture is also an issue that cannot be ignored. With the advancement of urbanization, some traditional customs and values are gradually diluted, which makes some people feel lonely and lost in the city. 
So, how to alleviate the problem of "difficulty in returning home"?First of all, we need to call on all sectors of society to work together to pay attention to this issue and provide more care and support for migrant workers in urban areas. ** Policy orientation and resource allocation need to be improved to ensure that development in rural areas is not neglected. At the same time, we need to promote smart and efficient public transport solutions to make it easier to return home. In addition, we will advocate for a more humane employment environment, provide employee support, and encourage companies to adopt flexible working systems to meet the needs of employees. Finally, telecommuting and digital employment could be the way of the future, which will provide more options and opportunities for migrant workers in urban areas, allowing them to be more flexible in how they live and work. 
In conclusion, the Spring Festival is an important festival in traditional Chinese culture and a time for family reunions. However, due to the problem of "difficulty returning home", many people are unable to reunite with their families at this special time. We believe that through joint efforts, we can solve this problem and allow more people to go home and reunite during the Spring Festival to share the warmth and happiness of their families.