Commentary: Twins suddenly made us a ‘large family’ - and taught me what gets harder as families grow
New family support measures could make the decision to have more children feel less daunting, but the hardest thing for parents to stretch is always time, says father-of-three Malminderjit Singh.
Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced family support measures at the National Day Rally, aiming to ease concerns for parents considering expanding their families. Malminderjit Singh, a father of three, shares his perspective on the challenges of growing families. The main difficulty parents face is stretching their time, as they must balance work, children's needs, and personal well-being.
Despite the increased expenses and logistical challenges, Singh and his wife found joy in becoming parents to twins, which they believe could encourage other Singaporeans to consider having more children. The government's new measures, including a S$10,000 Baby Gift, annual Child Credits, and additional childcare leave, provide financial and time support to help families manage the demands of larger households.
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