About Population Policy

Move for bigger families gets support

By Shan Juan (China Daily)
Updated: 2010-01-26 07:39

Zuo Xiaoqin

, 30, mother of a 9-month-old baby

"I support the planned policy. Children would be psychologically healthier if they had a brother or sister for company. The abolishment of the 4-year limitation between two pregnancies will also prevent a possible generation gap between the older and younger group."

Yuan Tao

, 32, the only son in his family. His wife Ji Xinnan, 27, has a sibling

"We are consulting the relative policies. If this policy is true, we will definitely have a second baby. The only child is too lonely. A husband and wife whom are both from one-child families would be under great pressure to care for the old."

Xiao Jun

, 33, a father-to-be

"The policy will not influence my plan. We won't consider having a second baby. One is enough. We cannot afford one more child. It's a huge burden for families like us."

Deng Baolong

, 70, male, grandfather of a 7-year-old boy

"The policy is good. If it's possible, I'll encourage my son and daughter-in-law to have one more baby, but I'm afraid they won't. They are too busy."