Also you should only have kids if you really want them and not because some communist fuck told you…kids are wonderful but will change your life drastically, so it should be a well thought decision made by only yourself and probably your partner.
If my government gave me around 1500 euros per month per child until they have stable job, so probably around 25 years old, adjusted for inflation of course. Then I would consider having a child.
Who can blame them. Amongst many other negative factors towards being pregnant, giving birth, and raising a child, China also has the Elderly Rights Law where you legally have to care for AND visit your elderly parents. Defying this law can result in fines or jail time.
Additionally, China has been flip-flopsy in this matter and not that long ago, too. The article mentioned a lady who was fined for having too many kids under their 1-child policy and who is now undrrstandably pissed at seeing govt requests to have more kids. I’d feel a certain way too.
Providing universal childcare and pensions, or creating a welfare state in general might help with these issues and some others. Unfortunately Xi doesn’t have a positive view of welfare AFAIK.