The only-child generation is starting to face the pressure of caring for aging parents.
Tips
history
Shaped by China's one-child policy (计划生育, 独生子女政策) enforced from 1979-2015. 子女 literally 'sons and daughters' is gender-neutral. Holders of the 独生子女证 historically received welfare benefits.
culture
The stereotype 小皇帝 'little emperor' referred to pampered only-child boys, though the term is increasingly outdated.
