"Oh, did you hear that? Population boom is a big problem right now! Old Wang Tou said to Xiao Li with a worried face.
Xiao Li was stunned, "Surge? Why do I feel that the population growth is negative? You see, young people are not very willing to have children nowadays. ”
"Heck, you're talking about the future, but now the experts have said that it's a problem to grow the population too fast. Maybe we will have to open the four-child policy in the future to deal with it! The old king said matter-of-factly.
Xiao Li scratched his head, "Four children? Isn't that a return to a time before? Who is still willing to have so many children now? ”
"Isn't it, but what the expert said makes sense, there are so many elderly people now, there are fewer and fewer young people, and the birth rate continues to decline. In the long run, it's a big problem. Lao Wang analyzed.
"Then you say, let go of the fourth child, are young people really willing to give birth?" Xiao Li asked suspiciously.
Lao Wang sighed, "Who knows, young people nowadays are under a lot of pressure, and the cost of having children is high." But then again, if the government really opens up, someone has to try, right? Maybe some families are willing to have more children. ”
Xiao Li smiled bitterly, "Anyway, I think that the key to increasing the fertility rate is to make young people dare to give birth and be willing to give birth." Look at the present, housing, education, medical care, which one is not a lot of pressure? If these problems are not solved, what is the use of just liberalizing the birth policy? ”
Lao Wang nodded, "You're right, the government has to consider it from many aspects." Improving the quality of public services and lowering the cost of living so that young people are likely to be willing to have more children. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, and the topic seemed to be unsettled for the time being.
A few days later, Xiao Li was chatting with a few friends.
"Have you heard? Now experts are suggesting that the four-child policy be opened! Xiao Li mentioned the conversation with Lao Wang Tou a few days ago.
"What? Four children? It's not a joke, is it? Xiao Zhang looked surprised.
"Really, experts say that there is a problem with the demographic structure right now, there are too many elderly people and too few young people." Xiao Li explained.
"Oh, the problem now is not that there are few young people, but that young people are under a lot of pressure! If you let go of the fourth child, someone has to be willing to give birth. Xiao Zhao sighed.
"That's it, how expensive it is to raise a child now! From pregnancy to college, which link does not require money? Not to mention getting married and buying a house in the future. Xiao Chen added.
Xiao Li nodded, "Therefore, increasing the fertility rate is not a simple liberalization policy." The government has to consider many aspects, such as improving the quality of public services and reducing the cost of living. ”
"Yes, yes, to the point! The government needs to take concrete action to support young people to have children. Xiao Zhang clapped his hands and applauded.
Over the weekend, Xiao Li decided to go to the agency to look at the house and prepare for the possible arrival of children in the future.
"Oh, Xiao Li, are you here to see the house? It's a good time to buy a house! The intermediary Xiao Zhang greeted him warmly.
Xiao Li smiled, "Yes, I want to see if there is a suitable house to prepare for the future." ”
"Oh, what a visionary you are! If you buy a house now, it will be convenient for your children to go to school and get married in the future. Xiao Zhang praised.
Xiao Li sighed, "I can't talk about foresight, it's just a lot of pressure." It's not easy to raise a child now, you have to prepare in advance. ”
"Yes, yes, it's not easy for young people nowadays. But then again, the government is also trying to solve these problems. If you look at the recent policies, they are all about young people. Xiao Zhang comforted.
Xiao Li nodded, "I hope so." But then again, no matter how good the policy is, we have to work our own. ”
The two chatted for a while, and Xiao Li took a fancy to a good house and decided to think about it again.
At work on Monday, Xiao Li chatted with his colleagues about the experience of viewing houses.
"You know what? I went to see the house yesterday, and the current house price is really not cheap! Xiao Li sighed.
"Oh, buying a house is a big deal, you have to think about it." Colleague Xiao Wang said.
"Isn't it? Now the cost of raising a child is so high, you have to prepare in advance. Xiao Li responded.
"By the way, have you heard? Now the government is considering opening up the four-child policy! Colleague Xiao Liu interjected.
"Four children? This is no joke! Xiao Li said in surprise.
"Yes, yes, but then again, even if the policy is liberalized, someone has to be willing to live." Xiao Wang analyzed, "Today's young people are under great pressure and have a high cost of living, where can they still have the heart to have children?" ”
"That's right! If the government really wants to increase the fertility rate, it has to consider many aspects. For example, improving the quality of public services, reducing the cost of living, and so on. Xiao Li added, "Only in this way can young people be willing to have more children." ”
Colleagues nodded in agreement. Fertility policy is a complex issue that requires the joint efforts of the government, society and families to find the best solution.
When he returned home in the evening, Xiao Li and his wife chatted about this topic.
"Wife, what do you think will happen if we have four children?" Xiao Li asked half-jokingly.
The wife's eyes widened, "Four? You're crazy! It's so hard to raise one child now, or four? ”
"Gee, I'm just talking about it. But then again, if the policy is really liberalized, are you willing to give birth? Xiao Li asked seriously.
The wife thought for a while, "Actually, it's not that I don't want to give birth, but I just feel that the pressure is too great now." If the government can give us more support and reduce some of the burden, maybe I will consider having another child. ”
Xiao Li nodded, "You're right. The government has to consider this issue from many aspects, and it cannot just liberalize the policy. ”
The two looked at each other and smiled, maybe in the near future, they would really welcome a new family member.