‘I feel like my needs as a daughter aren’t being met’: 18-year-old questions mum over S$750 monthly child support, gets called out online
She said her mother sometimes gives her S$10 for a full day out, leaving her to pay for much of her own food and transport.
An 18-year-old Singaporean has questioned her biological father's S$750 monthly child support, receiving backlash online. In an Ask Singapore post, the teenager, who works part-time and seeks full-time employment, said her income isn't enough to cover daily expenses. Her mother, who hasn't worked since 2019, remarried in 2024 and lives with her new stepfather.
The teen's stepfather occasionally provides her with food money, while her mother is reluctant to give her cash. The teen is unsure where her father's monthly maintenance goes, as her bills add up to a similar amount. She feels her needs as a daughter aren't being met and asked if she's still entitled to allowance as an adult. Most commenters disagreed, urging her to support herself once an adult and criticizing her for expecting an allowance.
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