New rule for elderly has good intentions

Some vital factors local govts should consider

Ji Yingchun, a professor at the School of Sociology and Political Science, Shanghai University / CHINA DAILY

Why are only single children entitled to such a leave? Even people who have siblings are finding it difficult to strike the right balance between their careers and filial duties. What if the people take "nursing leave" but do not take care of their ailing parents? In such cases, do their parents have the right to sue them for not to fulfilling filial their responsibilities?

And since female employees already face discrimination in the job market because they are entitled to maternity leave, won't potential employers be more prejudiced toward them during the recruitment process?

These are some of the important factors that local authorities have to consider, and work out a better regulation for the benefit of senior citizens.