VOICED: Tough times for children left behind by China's migrant workers

The video discusses the challenges faced by families in China where parents migrate to cities for work, leaving children behind. It highlights the emotional impact on children like Song Yue Dong, who rarely see their parents. Schools in central China are stepping in to support these children, but the number of left-behind children has doubled to 58 million due to strict residency laws. The video also touches on the psychological issues these children face and the broader implications of having 130 million migrant workers in China.

What is the current estimated number of children left behind in China due to migration?

Why do many parents in China leave their children behind when they migrate for work?