Kid-friendly spaces may help with populationBy Jimmy Hsu 徐正雄Taiwan’s population decline has since 2020 outstripped its growth. There are many reasons behind why people have fewer children. I remember the time I saw a young mother board a Taiwan Railways Administration (TRA) train with her baby, who disturbed the carriage’s peace and quiet. Despite there seeming to be a designated area for dogs in every park these days, truly baby-friendly spaces remain scarce. Libraries should offer sound-proofed spaces with toys and children’s books as a temporary retreat where parents and their children could play safely.

Source: Taipei Times January 26, 2026 17:50 UTC