[Bigiron]

High cost of living listed as one of the reasons some Singaporeans don’t plan to have kids

https://theindependent.sg/high-cost-of-l...have-kids/

[EvertonDiehard]

How are S'porean couples able to afford children when Govt policies cause us such great hardship?

[EvertonDiehard]

High cost of living listed as one of the reasons some Singaporeans don’t plan to have kids
https://theindependent.sg/high-cost-of-l...have-kids/

We are all concerned about the high cost of living in Singapore, which is the most expensive city in the world. In a society where adults are stressed owing to money issues, most of us are not able to stop working in order to provide for our family. Although we have different stress triggers, work stress is perhaps the most significant source of tension in the family. When the parents have to deal with a heavy workload, handle too much responsibility, face long hours and feel insecure about their prospects for advancement or continued employment, the pressure is usually felt by the entire family. 

[applepiegal]

How are S'porean couples able to afford children when Govt policies cause us such great hardship?

[singaporean1964]

the pre school scool fees already cost 500$ to 1000$ a mth..
500 is the cheapo pap no air-con school for k1 and k2 kids

[EvertonDiehard]

the pre school scool fees already cost 500$ to 1000$ a mth..500 is the cheapo pap no air-con school for k1 and k2 kids

I thought only the Mafia collects protection money from businesses who pass it onto their customers.

[Alice Alicia]

True.

Most young couples nowadays prefer to raise a 🐩 Poodle or a Chihuahua.

[EvertonDiehard]

True. Most young couples nowadays prefer to raise a 🐩 Poodle or a Chihuahua.

Faced with advances in technology, longer working hours, unrealistic workloads and the authoritarian style of management at most organisations here, is it any wonder that working adults are exhausted, frustrated and too stressed out to consider marrying, starting families or even dating? Family responsibilities are a significant source of stress and managing a home can be demanding in the best of times, but providing for loved ones becomes extremely challenging and stressful under softer economic conditions. When financial hardship is added to the mix, long-term problems may arise that seriously interfere with the family’s health, happiness and even ability to stay intact.