One Child Policy in China

Today

Currently at this moment (2008-2009), the policy is enforced less and less. This is because China is becoming rich as a country as a whole, and there is the problem of the shortage of females.

Even though the policy is still in effect, it is not uncommon for a family to have two children. The government also makes some exceptions as well. For example,

  • Rural families and minority people can have two children in a family, without paying a fine.
  • If the first child is handicapped, a family may have another baby.
  • If a family is involved in the recent Sichuan earthquake, they can have another child to replace the one they have lost.
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The government today also makes it easy for people by setting up some adoption agencies across the country for families that cannot raise a newborn daughter. By now it is very easy to adopt a child in China. If you'd like to adopt a child this is a very good time to do so.

The reason the government set it up adoption agencies is to eliminate the danger of abortion. Some families do not have enough money to go into the hospital, so they may settle for some unsafe methods. This method also tries to limit the sex trade in China since some people will buy the girl if the families do not have money to raise the child themselves.

I know there is a lot more to go into about the One Child Policy. However, for less confusion, this is just a broad view and a light read for quick basic information.

Chinese New Year is about to come around. Hope everyone has some wonderful time with your family. From where I am and wherever you are, good night and good luck everybody.

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