THE NEW POLICY that all couples will be allowed to have two children in principle has met with a lukewarm response, with many couples saying they can't afford to raise a second child. Comments:

Couples in different regions face the same dilemma and their difference lies only in the degree - it all depends on a couple's particular situation. Even if a couple are poor, they can bring up children, but in a different way from a rich family. Problem is, everyone would like their children to enjoy the best quality of life they can provide them.

rednet.com, Nov 2