for the past few years, huiping has been refusing to speak to her parents. >> huiping's mother hasn'thome for four years. her father for two years. the separation has been taking a heavy toll on their relationship with their daughter. >> huiping's room is across from the living room. for long periods, there is often no one around to watch her and make sure she's behaving. during the summer months, her grandparents spend a lot of time away from the house. they work the fields, as it's rice harvesting season. they tend to a 6,000 square meter rice patti with most working age adults in the city. the elderly are left to farm the fields themselves. with her grandparents so occupied, huiping often spends many long hours along in the big house. recently, though, she's been spending time talking with a special companion. her favorite doll. when she's alone, she never let's go of her. she's become the most dependable and comforting member of the family. >> shu believes parents should give priority to being with their children, even if it means reducing their income. his suggestions aren't take