Budget 2023 is expected to provide more support for parents to manage the pressures of raising children. CNA's Charlene Tan explores whether more paternity leave, childcare leave and assurances about flexible work might help.
Research suggests financial incentives, like the Baby Bonus, are ineffective in increasing fertility rates. Singapore's resident fertility ratea low of 1.1 in 2020. It recovered slightly toWhile financial incentives may not count for much in the decision-making process, they sure come in handy once couples take the plunge. The cash payouts and Government matching on Child Development Account contributions have helped my family offset months of full-time infant care.
The truth is the challenges of parenthood are relatable and felt by friends and colleagues - from missing out on social gatherings and needing cover for missed work - but the joys of being a parent are intensely and exclusively personal.Yes, many challenges are inherent in creating and keeping a tiny human being alive and thriving, so there is a limit to how much Government and company policies can address them.
Having more paternity leave would send a signal that fathers should have more time to be present and learn to take care of a baby, just like mothers do, but without it being at her “expense” in the case of shared parental leave. It sets the foundation for fathers to take on more equal duties subsequently.
Parents want to be socially responsible, especially in this post-pandemic age. But fevers and coughs can take days to clear, and parents with several children can attest to them tending to fall sick one after another.
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