POLITICS● LOWAug 24 · Aug 24, 2026, 11:45 AM
Can Singapore’s latest pro-family push change minds on parenthood?
South China Morning Post
Singapore’s latest pro-family push has been welcomed by some parents for tackling the costs of raising children, but others say lower fees and more leave are unlikely on their own to overcome deeper worries over time, careers, housing and lifestyle. During the annual National Day Rally on Sunday night, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced a raft of measures to make having children more appealing in the city state. These include increasing childcare leave based on the number of children a...
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