Barrel Children: Left Behind, but Not Forgotten

The agonizing decision to leave their children behind is a heart-wrenching reality for many migrant mothers. This section explores the challenges faced by barrel children and the impact of maternal migration on their lives.

The Struggles: Coping with Absence

Emotional impact: Examining the psychological toll on barrel children as they grow up without their mothers’ physical presence and support.

Education and social development: Exploring the challenges these children face in terms of access to education, social integration, and identity formation.

The Strength Within: Rising Above Adversity

Extended family support: Showcasing the crucial role extended family members play in providing care, guidance, and love to barrel children in the absence of their mothers.

Nurturing resilience: Discussing the ways in which these children develop resilience, learn to adapt, and forge their own paths despite their circumstances.