本文为转载内容，授权事宜请联系原著作权人 来源：中国新闻网 编辑：徐世明 广告等商务合作，请点击这里 独居老人陪护刚需催生"外包儿女" 这份工作日常都在干什么？ 民政部公开数据显示，截至2024年底，中国65周岁及以上老年人口达2.2亿，占总人口的15.6%。随着独 居老人数量增多，"外包儿女"这一职业应运而生。从出行担保到上门救援，"外包儿女"不是亲人，却以 临时子女的身份，成为老人身边及时的依靠。 从业者田洪在居家养老上门服务行业已经工作8年多，期间他跑坏了6辆电瓶车，为了陪退休的老教师聊 天，还专门买了《唐宋八大家》储备"谈资"。当一名"外包儿女"是一种怎样的体验？他们平时都要干哪 些工作？近日，中新社记者跟着"外包儿女们"一起上门为老人做了一天服务，快来跟着小新的镜头，一 探究竟。(谢龙飞 高艺峡 北京报道) 中新经纬版权所有，未经书面授权，任何单位及个人不得转载、摘编或以其它方式使用。 关注中新经纬微信公众号(微信搜索"中新经纬"或"jwview")，看更多精彩财经资讯。 ...

Core Perspective - The article discusses the emergence of "outsourced children" services in China, which provide emotional companionship and support for elderly individuals living alone, highlighting the societal changes and challenges faced by the aging population [12][28][30]. Group 1: Service Overview - The "outsourced children" service involves a loose team that provides emotional support and companionship to elderly individuals, often addressing their needs for social presence and assistance in daily activities [9][19][30]. - The service is characterized by a flexible approach, where team members engage with clients based on specific requests, such as accompanying them to social events or helping them navigate neighborhood interactions [9][19][30]. - The team consists of diverse members, including retired veterans and professionals, who operate on a semi-volunteer basis, receiving compensation based on the workload [21][22]. Group 2: Market Context - The phenomenon of "outsourced children" reflects a broader trend in the aging population, with approximately 1.6 billion elderly individuals in China living alone, highlighting the growing demand for companionship services [12][28]. - The service model is compared to similar practices in Japan, where "rental family" services have been established to combat loneliness among the elderly, indicating a potential market for emotional labor in aging societies [26][27][30]. - The article emphasizes that the rise of such services is a response to the weakening of traditional family structures and community ties, necessitating new forms of social support for the elderly [29][30]. Group 3: Societal Implications - The "outsourced children" service not only addresses the immediate needs of companionship but also serves to restore social identity and presence for elderly individuals, as seen in the interactions between clients and their neighbors [29][30]. - The service raises questions about the long-term sustainability of emotional support for the elderly, as it may not fully replace the need for comprehensive public elder care systems and psychological support mechanisms [29][30]. - The article suggests that the shift towards outsourcing emotional labor reflects a changing societal reality, where traditional familial responsibilities are increasingly being redefined [30][31].

假如有一天，父母生病或受了委屈，而自己远在千里之外，无法及时在场，怎么办？失独、丁克老人无 儿无女在养老院受到欺凌，怎么办？ 近日，一种名为"外包儿女"的新职业形态出现，既能让亲生子女找人代替自己陪伴爸妈，也能帮助老人 解决实际问题。 给老人当"假儿子"月入过万 近日，辽宁大连的一男子组建"保镖团队"在社交媒体上走红。他们身穿黑衣，虎背熊腰，常常拎着礼品 出现在养老院、老旧小区或医院等场所。 这些"白社会大哥"与老人毫无血缘关系，却能陪老人看病、买菜、聊天逗乐，必要时还出面调解邻里矛 盾，更能震慑别有心思的护工、保姆，成为老人身边"看得见的依靠"，被称为"外包儿女"。 不过，也有观点指出，"外包儿女"不是持证上岗的护工，护理知识欠缺，遇到突发状况很难正确应 对；"外包儿女"相处过程中易引发财产纠纷，牵涉法律问题。另外，"外包儿女"毕竟不是亲生子女，靠 金钱维系的亲情一旦疏离，还可能对老人的心理造成伤害。 付费背后的养老之困应被看见 其实，"外包儿女"业态的出现，绝非偶然的猎奇，而是社会结构深刻变革下的产物，其本质是通过市场 化的服务将情感劳动转为可供购买的服务。 当前，中国社会老龄化程度不断加深。公开报道显示 ...