The One-child Policy

   The one-child policy was implemented in China in 1979 in order to relieve problems with the society, environment and economy. A 2008 survey reported that the Chinese population was generally supportive of the policy. The focus on population control helped improve health services for women and a reduction in the risks of pregnancy. The reduced number of mouths to feed also helped household by them not having to buy as much things for infants. The excess money and time give the Chinese more power to invest and thus improve upon their financial situation.
   However, as with most things, the policy also comes with an outstanding flaw. Most Asian families prefer male children and will try to get rid of the female infants through forced abortions, female infanticide and ultimately cause a upset in the balance of genders.
   My parents are from China and the reason they came to Singapore was mainly to have a second child without worry. This policy does not apply to the entire population of China. If a parent is an only child, the couple can then have two children. The policy also does not apply to foreigners.
   The main point I am trying to get at here is to appreciate life, the fact we are alive. What if I was born as a Chinese girl? I might not be typing this now...