Breakfast Bites: Want Us To Have Kids? Make It Make Sense

Published on 7 May 2026
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From baby bonuses, childcare subsidies, parental leave, Singapore has rolled out plenty of support to encourage parenthood. But for many young adults, the bigger question remains: is having kids today emotionally, financially, and mentally realistic?

As birth rates continue to fall, are Singaporeans rejecting parenthood or just responding to the realities around them?

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