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FFostering is often misunderstood as a burdensome task. In Mandarin, there’s a saying, “Why make trouble for yourself?”

Many friends and relatives are baffled at my choice, asking me, “Why become a foster parent: when you should be enjoying your life?” I actually live a very fulfilled life.

My husband and I have been foster parents since 2002. We have four children of our own, and we’ve fostered 15 children so far.

The longest I’ve cared for a child is six years, and the shortest is 15 months. The foster kids call me “ah-ma” when I became a granny.

My husband and I live in a six-room jumbo flat, and the foster kids play in the living room and in a playroom with toys.

I took an interest in fostering years ago