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单词 barrel child
释义

barrel child

English

Etymology

From the barrels or containers of items supposedly sent by the parents.

Noun

barrel child (plural barrel children)

  1. A child in a developing country whose parents have found employment abroad. The stereotype is one of relative financial well-being, but emotional detachment from the parents.

References

  • unicef.org
  • newsday.co.tt
  • guardian.co.tt
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