Care for migrants' kids

The migrant worker shortage in big cities after the Spring Festival exodus has once again stirred a national debate about their right to become city residents.

In fact, this debate should be broader and also include the children they leave behind, as these stay-at-home kids are frequently the main reason their young parents do not return to where they worked.

Estimates put the number of stay-at-home kids at 58 million. They suffer from loneliness and a lack of parental guidance and they are often malnourished and the victims of accidents. The public's donations and volunteer help are far from adequate to provide the nurturing environment these kids need.