"I'm supportive of the legislation, which shows an attitude of caring about the rights and interests of the elderly. I'm not in good shape and always stay at home on my own. I wish my daughters came to visit me more often."

Min Wangying, 72-year-old retired woman in Shanghai

"How does the law define the frequency of visiting parents? I work away from home. In our company, married employees can only be on home leave every four years. I usually go home once a year, during Spring Festival."

Ma Mengsha, 29-year-old native of Nantong, Jiangsu province, who works in a financing company in Shanghai

"I am allowed to take only a 5-day break every year, which I always use to go back home to spend with my family. My parents are almost 70 years old and I feel bad that I cannot spend more time with them."

A street cleaner, who gave his surname as Liu and comes from Northeast China's Liaoning province

"Those who are willing to visit their parents often don't need laws and regulations to rule their behavior, and I don't think the law will work for the others."

Wang Qi, 53-year-old resident of Hangzhou, Zhejiang province

(China Daily USA 07/02/2013 page4)