One-child policy: Difference between revisions

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===The "One-Two-Four" problem===

As the one-child policy approaches the third generation, one adult child supports two parents and four grandparents. This leaves the oldest and most vulnerable generation with increased dependency on retirement funds, the state, or charity for support. If personal savings, pensions, or state welfare should fail, then the most senior citizens would be left entirely dependent upon their very small family or neighbours for support. In the event that the child is unable or unwilling to care for their parents and grandparents, or if that child fails to survive, the oldest generation may find itself destitute.<ref>See a report by the Disabled People’s Association of Singapore [http://www.dpa.org.sg/news/news_march_1999-5.htm Ageing is now a global issue]</ref>. However, allowances have been implemented in China allowing for a couple who are both only children themselves to have two children to combat this problem.

===Spoiled children===