Go south to Pingtung to support Zhou Chunmi! Xiao Meiqin: Giving birth to children and taking care of fellow villagers are two different things

Vice President Xiao Meiqin went to Pingtung County today to support Pingtung County Magistrate candidate Zhou Chunmi and Democratic Progressive Party township mayors. Regarding the recent issue of female fertility, she said, "Having children and taking care of fellow villagers are two different things." Times have changed. Women's bodies and reproductive autonomy are important indicators of social progress. The government encourages young people to have children, but it should also respect women's bodies and reproductive autonomy. She affirmed that Zhou Chunmi promoted childcare policies and showed the delicate and warm side of female leaders.

Xiao Meiqin said, I know that these days, many people and society have begun to discuss whether girls can take care of their fellow villagers if they have children. In fact, giving birth to children and taking care of fellow villagers are two different things. Times have changed for Taiwanese women. Women's bodies and reproductive autonomy are very important indicators of social progress. Regardless of whether they have children or not, national policies encourage our young people to have children, but at the same time, we must respect women's bodies and reproductive autonomy.

Zhou Chunmi has done a lot to encourage childbirth, and she is the first and most innovative in Taiwan. She is very touched because when giving birth to a child in Pingtung, there is a "trilogy of parenting". One of the steps is to have a confinement nanny come to the home to help take care of our mother. This is really not easy. When the confinement nanny comes to the home, the mother will Everyone knows that childbirth is a very hard thing. Zhou Chunmi's meticulousness can be seen in this place. The children in Pingtung are given extra nutritional funds, plus more care for both mother and baby. Zhou Chunmi's most delicate management shows the most caring side, which is touching.

Xiao Meiqin said that for the care of children, President Lai Qingde has asked the Executive Yuan to prepare a budget. Starting next year, as long as the Legislative Yuan passes the budget, children from 0 to 18 years old can receive a monthly subsidy of 5,000 yuan. A child from birth to 18 years old can receive a total subsidy of more than 1 million yuan to assist young parents and reduce the burden of childcare.

Vice President Xiao Meiqin went south to Pingtung to support candidates from the Democratic Progressive Party. (Photo by reporter Ye Yongqian)