In this era of material abundance, why do families still struggle to make ends meet, but resolutely decide to have three children? When "can't afford to eat a boxed lunch" becomes the norm of life, should we re-examine this choice of childbearing?
The weight of life and the courage to have children
In the bustling city of Singapore, the life of the Chuanchuan family of four is extremely difficult. As a holder of a degree in business administration, Kawakawa used to have a stable job with a monthly income of $1,600.
But the birth of her two daughters has changed the trajectory of her life dramatically. In order to take care of her family, she had to give up her career and eventually chose to work part-time at KFC, working 8 hours a week for only $50.
Her husband, Applejack, is also in deteriorating health, and his high blood pressure makes him have to take frequent time off. How can such a family take on the burden of raising three children?
Hope and struggle in a difficult situation
Faced with the pressures of life, Kawakawa and Applejack don't give up. They try all kinds of ways to make money to support their families, and even hold karaoke events for the elderly in the neighborhood every week to earn a small income.
However, the high cost of living makes this income a drop in the bucket. They had to choose to gnaw at their old age and rely on the support of their mother-in-law's family to make ends meet.
In such a predicament, the couple often quarreled over trivial matters, and the family atmosphere was extremely tense.
Transitions and changes
The birth of a child brought a turnaround for the family. Applejack shows rare tenderness and care when she learns that her wife is about to give birth. His change gave Chuan Chuan hope and gave the family a touch of warmth.
However, with the birth of a third child, family expenses have skyrocketed, and the pressure on life has increased again.
So why do they insist on having three children?
Perhaps, they feel that one more child can give them more hope and make their lives better. However, the reality is harsh. Poverty and stress have left the family in a vicious circle, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for them to get out of it.
What is the theory that the poorer you are, the more you live?
Investment, the older one can help with housework, and the older one goes out to work and sends money home, in case of good luck, a child can be developed to save the whole family, and then a child is not good to give some pension money, two old guys can sit back and relax!
The self-discipline of adults is not to have children indiscriminately!
I don't understand either!
Poor children indeed!
People who accuse others of having children are just as hateful as others accusing people of not having children, and it is someone else's right to have children or not!
So if you are poor, you can't have children?
Write at the end
Childbearing is everyone's right, but before deciding to have children, we should fully consider our own financial ability and living situation.
If we are unable to provide a stable and healthy environment for our children to grow up, then childbearing may not be a wise choice. At the same time, society should also strengthen its help and support for poor families, so that they can get out of their predicament and live a better life.