"Left-Behind" Children: How China Turns a Social Problem into Moral FailingsPublished in the China Story Blog, Australian Centre on China in the World

Key Points

• Left-behind children face significant social problems due to parental migration, affecting their well-being.
• Research emphasizes the moral failings perceived within society as a result of these children's circumstances.
• Examination of community impacts reveals the strain on family structures caused by workforce migration.
• The study underscores the need for comprehensive solutions to support left-behind children and families.