Xiaofan feels that it is really difficult for young people nowadays!
In this fast-paced, high-consumption era, the life choices of young people at the bottom seem to be in stark contrast to mainstream values. They don't get married, don't have children, don't buy a house, don't blindly consume, this seemingly negative attitude of life is actually a kind of rational struggle under their limited conditions.
So Xiao Fan asked a few young friends around him about the problems and challenges they encountered, and wrote this article, sometimes Xiao Fan also lamented that the society should actually be more tolerant of them.
About the choice of buying a house
Against the backdrop of rising housing prices, many young people at the bottom are finding that even the most basic housing has become out of reach. Their renunciation was not a lack of longing for home, but a deliberate decision.
In the face of high down payments and long-term borrowing pressures, they are more likely to invest their limited funds in areas that will bring immediate returns, such as upgrading their skills, investing in education, or improving their current quality of life.
This choice not only reduces the financial burden, but also leaves more freedom and choice for them.
A shift in consumer attitudes
With the rise of consumerism, luxury goods became a means for many people to show their identity and success. However, for young people at the bottom, practicality and cost-effectiveness have become their primary considerations in choosing goods.
They are able to meet their living needs with minimal expenses by being budget-conscious, while also avoiding the financial burden of overconsumption.
This prudent attitude to consumption not only helps them find a balance in their limited income, but also serves as a powerful counter-attack to the culture of blind consumption.
Attitudes towards fertility issues
In the case of limited economic conditions, choosing not to have children or postponing childbearing has become a realistic choice for many young people at the bottom.
Xiaofan believes that this is a responsible way of family planning to ensure that the best quality of life can be provided for the family under the existing conditions.
By reducing the financial burden, they are better able to focus on the growth and development of themselves and their partners, while also creating a more stable and conducive environment for the growth of their future children.
Prudence in investment strategy
In the case of limited financial resources, young people at the bottom tend to adopt a prudent investment strategy and avoid investing in high-risk projects to protect their financial security.
They prefer to save or invest at low risk, an approach that, while growing slowly, ensures that their financial foundation is not affected by unexpected events and provides some financial security for the future.
Attitude towards social welfare activities
Although participation in public welfare activities is relatively low, this does not mean that young people at the bottom lack a sense of social responsibility.
In fact, it is based on practical considerations for the health and living conditions of the individual.
In their view, staying healthy is not only the basis for maintaining their quality of life, but also a prerequisite for them to be able to continue working and contributing to society.
As a result, they are more cautious when participating in certain charity activities that require physical commitment to ensure that their health and livelihoods are not affected.
Conclusion
Xiao Fan believes that these choices of young people at the bottom are not simple compromises and retreats, but the embodiment of responsibility for themselves and their families under specific living conditions, and strive for the maximum quality of life and dignity for themselves in a limited space.
As a part of society, I think we should understand and respect the life choices of these low-level young people, rather than simply measuring a person's value by getting married, having children, and buying a house.
It is only by paying attention to and supporting their real needs that we can work together to create a more inclusive and understanding social environment. True success should not only be the accumulation of material things, but more importantly, personal happiness and social harmony.