Society

Being afraid to go home for holidays is normal

By Yan Weijue (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2011-01-28 10:39

Those who shy away from going home for the holidays during the Chinese New Year are normal, Chinese experts suggest.

In China, more people who work away from their hometowns are choosing to spend Spring Festival alone rather than attend a family reunion. Money and family pressure on marriage are two universal concerns.

A researcher in Heilongjiang province says that mind-set is actually normal, believing it's a contradiction of modern lifestyle and traditions, and will be eased as society progresses.

Another expert in Shanghai shares the same opinion. He also suggests speeding up urbanization to provide more job opportunities for migrant workers.