Why do Cantonese people dare to have children? Is it money or ideas?

According to the statistics of Guangdong Provincial Bureau of Statistics, it is found that the birth population in Guangdong Province has exceeded one million for 40 consecutive years. In 20 17, the birth population reached its peak 15 16300, ranking second in the country, second only to Shandong. Since 20 18, Guangdong has become the largest fertility province, with the birth population ranking first in the country for five consecutive years.

On April 14, "Why do Cantonese people dare to have children" caused widespread concern.

The traditional idea of having more children and being happy.

Cantonese people have a strong clan concept, and locals have always believed in the concept of carrying on the family line, so they have to live in order to have more children and be happy. This is indeed supported by data. In 202 1 year, except Yangjiang, the birth rate in other places in Guangdong was higher than the national average. The five cities with the highest birth rate in Guangdong are Shenzhen, Shantou, Jieyang, Dongguan and Zhanjiang. Shantou and Jieyang are strong representatives of traditional fertility wishes in Chaoshan area.

In addition to the influence of traditional culture, it has attracted enough foreign population.

As we all know, this Shenzhen is mainly earned by migrants, and the birth rate here was once the first in the country. In fact, the general rule is that the richer the life, the more progressive the concept, and the lower the fertility will. Most of the migrants in Shenzhen are laborers, with a high proportion of young people. Therefore, Guangdong's "prosperity of Ding and Cai" depends on young people.

Young people are willing to come as long as they can make money, have hope and have a vibrant economy. Moreover, there is no "circle" in Beijing and no "petty bourgeoisie" in Shanghai in Guangdong. The people here are very equal, and the foreign population will not feel wandering. Young people are more likely to stay and settle down, and the birth rate will be delayed.

Of course, another reason is the low cost of living and raising children in Guangdong.

Let's just say that Guangdong people can dress you up for 1 1.5 months as long as they have T-shirts, shorts and slippers. The key is that Guangdong's mother-in-law is willing to give money, give birth to a child or something, ask for a new moon, live in the month center, and send the child to the wet nurse. As long as it can be done with money, Guangdong mother-in-law absolutely doesn't have to do anything else.

And the nursery market in Guangdong is very prosperous. Some people say that there is a nursery within 500 meters of going out, and the baby can be sent to the nursery in six months. After maternity leave, you don't have to consider whether to take care of the children at home full-time or go back to work. It also avoids all kinds of contradictions in intergenerational parenting, and the family is harmonious and happy.

In fact, I think the most important thing for young people is whether they can afford to raise children. "Don't want to have children" and "have fewer children and have good children" are mainly because young people can't guarantee that they can give their children a good life and future.