With the rapid decline in the number of newborn births in China, people have begun to pay attention to how to solve this problem. In the past few years, measures such as the liberalization of the two-child and three-child policies have been introduced to encourage families to have more children. However, the fertility urges did not have the desired effect. Faced with this dilemma, the state began to think about more specific and effective policy measures. In this context, some new proposals and suggestions have been put forward, which have attracted the attention and discussion of all sectors of society.
The number of newborn births in China is declining year by year, mainly due to the high cost of bride price and housing prices, which discourage many families. The pressure of bride price money and buying a house has made many families shy away from having children. In addition, as children grow up, the cost of education, medical care, etc. also rises. Employment discrimination against women who do not have children is also discouraged by many women in the workplace.
The high cost of bride price and housing prices have been plaguing many families, especially those with modest financial conditions. As urbanization accelerates and housing prices rise, many young people face unbearable pressure. In addition, in terms of children's education, expenses such as attending kindergartens, classes, and tutors are also part of the burden on families. Parents should consider not only their child's academic performance, but also their financial affordability. And the employment discrimination against women who have not given birth has also increased the pressure on the family, making many women confused and helpless.
The state realized that the policy of urging childbirth was not effective, and began to accelerate the establishment of a sound system of childbirth support policies. The 2024 Population Monitoring and Family Development Work Conference proposes to increase support for childbirth, promote inclusive childcare services, strengthen population monitoring and early warning, and improve the level of family planning family support.
The state is aware of the inadequacy of childbirth support policies and urgently accelerates the establishment of a more perfect system. The convening of the 2024 Population Conference has pointed out the direction for the improvement of fertility support policies. By strengthening childcare services and improving the level of family support, it is expected to alleviate the pressure of family childbirth and stimulate people's willingness to have children. This decision shows that the state attaches great importance to the population issue, and also provides new ideas and directions for future population policy.
Tuo Qingming, a deputy to the National People's Congress, put forward two targeted proposals, namely providing free medical care for citizens under the age of 6 and over 75, and including children aged 2-3 in the preschool education system and entering public kindergartens to receive a good education. The introduction of these proposals has given parents a glimmer of hope that these policies are expected to ease the pressure of childcare and increase the willingness to have children.
Tuo Qingming, a deputy to the National People's Congress, focused on medical care and education, and provided new ideas for alleviating family pressure. The free medical policy can reduce the burden of parents to see a doctor and provide better medical protection for their children. The proposal for full coverage of public kindergartens means that more children can receive high-quality education, and parents can also reduce their burden, which is undoubtedly a big support for families. The proposal of these policies is expected to stimulate the willingness of more families to have children and bring new hope for the alleviation of China's population problem.
Through the analysis of national policy decisions and the proposals put forward by NPC deputies, it can be seen that it is necessary to comprehensively consider policy, social, cultural and other factors to find a common solution to the population problem. The establishment of a sound birth support system advocated by the state, as well as the targeted policy suggestions put forward by the deputies to the National People's Congress, have provided new ideas and directions for solving China's population problem. In the future, it is hoped that through the implementation of policies and the joint efforts of society, the fertility pressure of families can be alleviated, more families will be stimulated to have children, and the sustainable development of population problems can be realized.