The_King Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Married couples consider financial costs the most when making parenthood decisions (61%), the 2021 Marriage and Parenthood (M&P) survey showed. Couples (48%) also said they will have more children only if they feel financially secure. Single respondents had the same concern, with more than eight in 10 (89%) saying they are uncertain whether they want to have any children because the cost of raising one is too high. The ideal number of children for Singaporeans is two or more (92%), but in practice, about half of married respondents (51%) had fewer than two children. Apart from financial costs, both single (71%) and married respondents (34%) cited difficulty in managing work and family demands for not having any or more children. Married respondents said flexible work arrangements (FWAs) will make it easier for them to start a family (90%) and have more children (81%). Most of the married respondents are also likely to join an organisation that provides FWAs (92%) and stay in such an organisation (94%). 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bigbird Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Its a Cause and Effect issue! The failure of leadership causes the pressure work environment & high cost of living. The symptoms ares couples to delay or have lesser kids not having kids. Capable Sinkies living to other pastures! So Gov supplement with 3rd world donkeys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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