Rural China "Children Left Behind" Documentary (part 3 of 3)

UNICEF Awarded "Children Left Behind" in Rural China Documentary

"They have parents, but they live very lonely lives. They eat alone, they play alone."

Producer: Catherine Lee Yuk San

"Children Left Behind", a 30-minute documentary, chronicles the lives of children who are "left behind" in the villages of rural China, when their parents migrate to urban areas in search of work.

As part of China's economic boom, it is estimated that over 120 million rural migrants have moved to urban areas to work in factories and construction. A new phenomenon in China, the number of children "left behind" is now estimated to be over 22 million. Although it is their basic right to have their parent's love, concern and care, in reality you can see that they live like an orphan.

(For more info, visit http://www.unicef.org/infobycountry/china_41650.html)

*permission given by TVB Jade
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[MissKristineX3]

While i feel for the children, it bothers me how the poor grandparents are cast aside like terrible up-bringers. They try their best to provide the children with a stable environment and food and shelter. There should be at least some love and recognition in that, right?

Kristine

[musicgirl77123]

I really enjoyed watching this documentary. It really makes me think about how lucky I am. I can't believe how brave this kids are =[ I hope their parents come back.

[photophetish]

@MissKristineX3 I think that's true, the grandparents are trying their best. Sometimes though the grandparents might not be trying their best. It is a possibility; they might resent the fact the parents left. It can go both ways.

[Yaauvids]

1:30 the girl calls her mum and instead of answering happily her mum scolds at her and dosent really care :/

[killa200ful]

sometimes i see these "paremts" here in malaysia

[sibeguev]

children are innocent; whatever language, whatever nationality.  it pleases me to see some laughter, some smile despite their hardships...

[kutachlop]

The China is not communist nor capitalist it is slavery. The parents make much higher values than what they get paid. For the hard work of 12 hours 7 days a week or even more they are not able to effort decent living.

Why does not the state care for its people if it states to be communist. What is communist in china except the dictature?

[andyleecn]

@MarcellusTheGreen

1.They parents' working in city either may be on 24 hour shifts, or abnormal working hours.

2. Living condition (safety, security and sanitation) for their parent in city are bad

3. Parents can't afford the school tuition in city

4. There isn't much room left for they, and city schools are already over crowded

5. Parents are moving to different place quickly to different place for job, they may lost job quickly

[Superanthony2006]

Gosh ,i feel so lucky to be able around my children everyday, it is so sad when you have to part away from family ,specially with kids have to part away from their parent.

[DQFXPRESS]

POOR GIRL CRIES, IF THAT GIRL WERE A BOY, AND THE MOM WOULD NOT TREATED KID LIKE THAT. THEY LOVE BOYS MORE THAN GIRLS IN CHINA IN GENERAL.

[aznlalaland]

@bildoz Yeah, that mom was a bitch... Despite her attitude, however, at least she's working to support her daughter.

[ThatsMyRubberDuckie]

God bless these teachers! :)