For many working parents, the school bell rings long before the workday ends. Those in-between hours have been burdens for many families.
Across China, communities are finding creative ways to bridge the gap.
In Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, a community has teamed up with local universities to launch a "4 o'clock classroom," where college volunteers help children with homework, play games and share stories. In Taizhou, unused office space has been turned into a lively after-school activity center for kids to wait safely for their parents.
From Beijing and Shanghai to Jinan and beyond, more and more Chinese cities are upgrading community services to help parents breathe a bit easier.
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