In Singapore, declining birth rates have prompted the government to introduce several initiatives aiming to encourage family growth. The Baby Bonus Scheme offers financial incentives to parents, including a cash gift for each child up to the fourth, and a dollar-for-dollar match in the Children Development Account.
5th child and onwards do not get any baby bonus; discourages parents
Baby bonus Scheme
Source F
Does not really have an impact
Higher cost of childcare
Inflexible working practices
Extended Maternity Leave
Source G
Lack of quality or affordable childcare support
Financial matters
Source D
The country's fertility remained low, costs of living going up
Baby Bonus Scheme
A dollar-for-dollar match Children Develpmont Account.
Parents are given a cash gift of up to $4000 each for the first & second child. $6000 for the third & fourth child.
Source C
People who choose to have children will face difficulties getting a job. Ths fact then make them think twice about having children as it may cost them their future jobs. Companies find workers who have children less productive as they have to juggle between family and work. Maternity leave will also be a concern towards the employer.
Source B
It is still up to the individual to promote family closeness and to consier having a child. The decision does not lie in the governments hands
Five day work week
to increase population
to promote or give more family time for families to interact
