What are Chinese People’s Views on Siblings Based on China’s One-child Family Planning Policy?

Abstract

This paper explores the effect of the one-child policy on Chinese young people and children from young people and children’s own perspectives and experiences. Using the research questions and participants’ responses, the author has divided this paper into four further sections. Firstly, it addresses how young people and children define sibling relationships. Then, it reviews young people and children’s opinions on being an only child. Thirdly ， it explores the importance of sibling relationships. Fourthly, it focuses on the effect on the participants of the one-child family planning policy. Finally the author will explain the overall conclusions.