Singapore Birth Rate Issues

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Singapore Birth Rate Issues

Source E

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