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73-year-old Zhang Jizhong applied pregnancy oil to his wife, took care of his pregnant belly with his own hands, and Du Xinglin talked about the reason for giving birth to four children
73-year-old Zhang Jizhong and Du Xinglin's "Happy Pregnancy": A Social Discussion on Age, Childbirth and Family
Recently, the pregnancy life of director Zhang Jizhong and his wife Du Xinglin has frequently appeared on the hot search, and the picture of 73-year-old Zhang Jizhong smearing pregnancy oil for his wife and holding her pregnant belly with her own hands has aroused widespread attention and heated discussions among netizens. Some people envy Du Xinglin's happiness, some people question Zhang Jizhong's advanced age and childbirth, and some people express different views on this family model of "old husband and young wife". This is not only an entertainment news, but also a mirror that reflects the changes in social concepts, which is worthy of our in-depth discussion.
Happy pregnancy? What we see and what we don't see
Du Xinglin's pregnancy life on social media is indeed full of sweetness and happiness. Zhang Jizhong's careful care and meticulous care made many people sigh that she had found an ideal partner. Behind this "perfect" picture, are there pressures and challenges that we can't see?
Giving birth at an advanced age carries certain risks in itself. According to the World Health Organization, women over the age of 35 are defined as advanced maternal age, and the risk of pregnancy complications increases significantly as they age, such as gestational diabetes, gestational hypertension, preterm birth, and so on. [1] At the age of 73, Zhang Jizhong, even if he is in good physical condition, cannot avoid the potential risks brought by age. The couple, as well as the soon-to-be-born child, face greater health challenges.
The difference in perception caused by the age gap cannot be ignored. Zhang Jizhong and Du Xinglin are 31 years apart, grew up in different backgrounds, and have different values and lifestyles. This difference can cause friction and conflict in everyday life, especially when it comes to parenting. How to balance each other's needs and find a common educational philosophy will be an important topic for them to face in the future.
The pressure of public opinion is also an issue that they cannot avoid. The combination of "old husband and young wife" often attracts all kinds of speculation and judgment from the outside world. This kind of pressure is undoubtedly an additional burden for Du Xinglin, who is pregnant.
Reproductive freedom and social responsibility: we need to find a balance
Zhang Jizhong and Du Xinglin's reproductive choices have sparked discussions about reproductive freedom. Everyone has the right to choose their own children, regardless of age, gender, marital status. Reproductive freedom is not without boundaries, and it also requires a corresponding social responsibility.
On the one hand, we need to respect the individual's reproductive choices and not interfere too much in the private lives of others. On the other hand, we also need to pay attention to the possible social impact of reproductive behavior, such as demographic structure, social resource allocation, and so on. Especially in the case of advanced childbearing, the potential health risks and social costs need to be paid attention to.
How to balance reproductive freedom and social responsibility is a complex social issue, which requires the joint efforts of the government, society and individuals to find the best solution. For example, we should improve the birth policy, provide more comprehensive reproductive health services, and strengthen the public's reproductive health education.
From "raising children to prevent old age" to "spiritual sustenance": the change of family concept
In the past, the main purpose of people having children was to "raise children and prevent old age". Nowadays, with the improvement of the social security system and the change of people's concepts, the meaning of childbirth has become more diverse. For some people, children are the crystallization of love, the continuation of life, and the sustenance of the spirit.
Zhang Jizhong's choice to have children at the age of 73 may also reflect this change in concept. He is not to "raise children and prevent old age", but to hope that in the later years of his life, he can enjoy the joy of family and feel the warmth of his family.
This change in mindset also reflects the challenges posed by an ageing society. With the increase of the elderly population, how to ensure the quality of life and spiritual needs of the elderly has become an important social issue. In addition to the traditional family pension model, we also need to explore more diversified pension methods, such as community pension, institutional pension and so on.
Case Study: Other Celebrities Who Gave Birth at an Advanced Age
In addition to Zhang Jizhong, there are some other celebrities in the entertainment industry who have given birth at an advanced age, such as Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok and so on. Their experiences have sparked similar discussions. [2] These cases show that childbearing at an advanced age has become a social phenomenon that deserves our attention and consideration.
Future trend: the collision of scientific and technological progress and the concept of fertility
With the advancement of science and technology, assisted reproductive technology is becoming more and more mature, and more people may choose to have children at an advanced age in the future. This will bring new challenges to social ethics, laws and regulations, and medical resources.
For example, where are the ethical boundaries of assisted reproductive technology? How to regulate the application of assisted reproductive technology? How to protect the health of elderly mothers and babies? These issues require us to seriously consider and explore.
The definition of happiness is up to us
Zhang Jizhong and Du Xinglin's "happy pregnancy" has triggered our thinking about age, childbirth, family and many other issues. Everyone has a different definition of happiness, and we should respect the choices of others, but also need to assume corresponding social responsibilities.
With the development of society and the advancement of concepts, we believe that there will be more diversified family models. What we can do is to keep an open mind, understand and respect different choices, and work together to create a more inclusive and harmonious society.
Source:
[1] World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/maternal-mortality
[2] Public news reports and entertainment information sites (e.g., Sina Entertainment, Tencent Entertainment, etc.) - Since these websites are frequently updated and do not provide permanent links, please search for relevant keywords on your own.
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