Great changes took place in a peasant's family from 1978 to 1983. The avergae peasant income in Naptong county has increased from 153 yuan in 1978 to 280 yuan in 1983. Since this is sizeable increase, the way in which the average peasant spends its in come has also changed.
Peasants spend more money on food, clothing and housing, espeeially on articles for daily use, which shuws that their material livlng standard is rising rapidly. But they are not satisfied with the present condition any more, they require to live a more comfortable and better life. It is clear from the table that as incomes increase people can afford to live more comfortably and eat better.
However, the money they spent on entertainment is very small, only 2% to 3% of the total income, which shows peasants in that county come up to town once or twice a year ro visit the theatre as a special treat, This backward condition must be changed rapidly. More cinemas, theatres and public places of entertainment should be built. There fore, the local government can provide more chances fur peasants to enjoy themselves. Education of peasants is vital to the future of a country.
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