In answer to several people who have questions about me questioning the relatives. An underlying dynamic here that I didn't mention in the interest of keeping my original post reasonably short (in addition to the safety issue) is that the relatives are very frugal and think that I am wasting my money by spending it for a guide. They are sometimes over protective of me, and this is part of the issue. Additionally, when they do take Mark out, they feel obligated to give him gifts. Several days ago he was taken shopping and not understanding the economics of the situation, he asked for and received an expensive shirt. (Gifts to children are the one area where the family is not always frugal.) I want to avoid that situation, and would like him to go shopping with the guide and be spending my money.

To Msp & UA: I found the guide on a Wuhan expatriate site where I placed an ad. She is a college student, who has been very forthright and generous so far. She even offered to leave her Ipad with Mark for the duration of his visit.

To JimA: The relatives live in towers with basically no children Mark's age. Before we visited I was hoping that he would be able to meet neighborhood children. So far, he has not met, and I did not see one boy his age. One advantage of the guide is that she has 2 nephews Mark's age and would introduce Mark to the nephews.

To make clear to all again. I have merely sought insights about China and Wuhan. I have to do what is best for Mark by evaluating the information that I have.