When we return to our rural hometowns for the Chinese New Year, we will see that some villagers have built houses and their children have bought cars, and to outsiders, they seem to be very wealthy. However, the reality is not so simple. Although they ostensibly have cars and houses, many of them still live in poverty. Houses are not as valuable because they are relatively inexpensive to build, and many neighbors borrow money from relatives to build their houses, and their children's cars are often purchased in installments. Considering the relatively low income of rural households, even a debt of 100,000 or 80,000 yuan will take several years to pay off. Therefore, we cannot simply think that "having a car and a house" in the countryside represents affluence.
Expansion: Rural development is not as prosperous as the outside world thinks. Many villagers also depend on agriculture for their livelihoods and have limited income. They are under a lot of financial pressure, even if they own a house and a car. In rural areas, although prices are relatively low, they still cost a lot of money compared to those in cities. The problem of old-age pension is also a major problem in rural areas, and many farmers still need to work to earn income in old age, because they do not have enough pensions to support their lives.
Many reports claim an increase in rural food production, but many farmers around me are not as keen on farming as they used to be. Taking rice cultivation in the south as an example, due to the continued slump in food, farmers no longer grow a large amount of rice as in the past. They may grow only one crop of rice, or they may only have enough rice for their own consumption. For some farmers, farming has become a side hustle. During the busy farming season, they go to work in the fields, and when the farming season is not working, they choose to go out to do odd jobs to earn money, focusing on the outside rather than their own fields. There are many farmers who use farming as a side hustle because they have limited land, they have limited income from growing food, and they do not receive benefits such as social security like working in the city. Therefore, farmers' income from farming is relatively low, and the problem of old-age pension is more prominent.
Expansion: Since the reform and opening up, there have indeed been bottlenecks in rural development. With limited land resources and low income from growing food, many young people choose to go out to work and become migrant workers. This has also led to the problem of the aging of farmers and the problem of left-behind children in rural areas. Although farmers in some places increase their income through the development of industry, tourism and other means, they still need further support and promotion.
In the square of the old city, we will see many elderly people dancing square dances, playing cards and chess, and enjoying the retirement life. However, the situation in rural areas is different. Many farmers choose to continue working even when they are older, not because they are unwilling to let go, but because they are under economic pressure. In rural areas, due to the unreasonable distribution of arable land, some people's land is idle, while others have only a few acres of arable land. The peasants' incomes are already small, they do not have a place to work, and they do not have enough savings to pay social security. In contrast, urban workplaces pay a large amount of social security for employees, and individuals only need to deduct a portion of their wages. Therefore, after retirement, farmers often do not have the support of social security pensions and face greater pension pressure.
Expansion: The problem of farmers' pension is a difficult problem that needs to be paid attention to and solved. On the one hand, it is necessary to increase investment in rural old-age security, improve the old-age treatment of farmers, and ensure that they have a stable life in their old age. On the other hand, we should attach importance to the issue of rural land, rationally allocate and utilize peasants' cultivated land resources, readjust the agricultural structure, and increase peasants' incomes.
As can be seen from the above description, the development of the countryside is not as rosy as it seems. Although farmers own houses and cars, this does not mean that they have been lifted out of poverty. Farmers regard farming as a sideline business, and working outside the home to earn money is an important way for them to increase their income. At the same time, the problem of old-age pension in rural areas is also very severe, and farmers are generally facing the dilemma of insufficient pensions. Therefore, rural development and peasant welfare security are issues that require continuous attention and efforts to improve.
In addition, the social atmosphere in rural areas is also worth considering. In some villages, people like to gossip about other people's affairs, and even rumors and slander, which leads to a bad social atmosphere. This phenomenon not only hurts people's feelings, but also affects people's quality of life and happiness. Therefore, we need to work together to improve the social atmosphere in rural areas and create a harmonious and friendly community environment.
In short, rural development faces many challenges and problems, and the lives of farmers are not as rich and comfortable as the outside world thinks. ** It is necessary to further intensify the efforts of rural development and peasant welfare guarantees, and improve the social environment and people's quality of life in rural areas. At the same time, as a member of society, we should also pay attention to rural issues, actively participate in and advocate reforms, and contribute to the development of rural areas.