The Hot Seat: Father's Day Special - Challenges of being a modern dad in 2025

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? Can modern dads really have it all in 2025? Balancing career, caregiving, and societal expectations — today’s dads are navigating a whole new world of fatherhood. From flexi-work struggles to shifting gender roles, being a father in 2025 comes with challenges that go far beyond just changing diapers. ? So how are dads today managing the emotional, professional, and cultural pressures of fatherhood? In this episode, we’ll explore: ? The silent struggles modern dads face at home and at work ? How societal norms around masculinity and caregiving are shifting ? What policies and mindsets need to change to support today’s fathers Join Hongbin Jeong for an honest conversation on fatherhood, identity, and the changing face of parenting in Singapore. ?We’ll be speaking with: ?Justin Hui, Stay-at-Home Dad and Father of two boys ?Pendita Ismail, Father of three ?Jeremy Chua, Educator, 13Thirteen ? Date: 13 June ⏰ Time: 6pm ? It’s time to talk about the real challenges of being a dad today — and what needs to change.
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