Why Was China's One-Child Policy A Good Idea
*insert creative title* Ever Since 1980, it has been a debate in China whether or not the one-child policy was a good idea. The one-child policy was implemented in 1980 which limits each couple in China to one child. Minority ethnic groups are sometimes allowed two or three children. This policy only applies to Hans Chinese, the ethnicity that makes up about 90% of China. This had left many wondering: was this beneficial at all? It was a good idea because the children were happier, had better opportunities, and more resources were available. One reason the one-child policy was good was because of the numerous resources that became available. The whole reason this policy was put into place was because of the rapid population growth, and the