Mothers are often more efficient than childless counterparts

Most full-time mothers of young children in China want to work so they can reach their full potential, and many are more efficient than their childless counterparts, according to a report released by Zhaopin, a recruitment platform, in May.

The report found that about 60 percent of full-time mothers with children age 7 and younger said they wanted to work to realize their full potential.

Dai Shujuan, a 33-year-old former homemaker, said she returned to work because she was concerned she might be left behind by the fast pace of modern life after years of staying at home.