When parents also need a holiday
On long holidays, instead of gathering at family meals or taking their children to the park, many young couples choose to leave their children to grandparents to quietly travel separately.
This "childhood flight" trend is quietly spreading among a group of young people with young children, causing many conflicting opinions on social networks.
Ms. Mai Huong (Dong Da, Hanoi) - the second mother of a young child - shared: "This year, my husband and I sent our child back to our hometown and quietly booked a ticket to Phu Quoc. Do not post photos or share with friends for fear of being judged. But honestly, we need space to rest.
Ms. Huong said that after many years of being friends with their children and work, she and her husband gradually became cold and easily angry. This private vacation is a way to rekindle the cold feelings.
Similarly, Mr. Nguyen Duy Anh (Long Bien, Hanoi) - the father of a 4-year-old boy - said that every time the couple go out alone, there is a sense of guilt, but the joy is really great.
"The two-way trip helps my wife and I have time to listen and understand each other, no longer crowded with cries or unfinished meals. We did not abandon our children, just temporarily left for a few days to remember why we were in love, said Mr. Duy Anh.
Understanding to sympathize
Many elderly people or those who are not parents often criticize this trend, saying that it is a manifestation of an irresponsible lifestyle. However, according to Associate Professor. Trinh Hoa Binh - a Sociologist, this is a phenomenon that can be understood and sympathized with in the context of modern society.
"Young people today are living in a state of pressure, worrying about food and clothes while taking care of their children, while having less support from their extended family than before. Therefore, some couples choosing to temporarily leave their children for a few days to rest and warm up their feelings is not irresponsible, but a way to preserve themselves and their married happiness, said expert Trinh Hoa Binh.
Experts also believe that society needs to change the way of looking at the role of parents: It is not always a pity to hug a child close to you. Loveing your child can also be taking care of yourself to be able to accompany you for a long time".
