Singapore Birth Rate Issues

Five day work week

to promote or give more family time for families to interact

to increase population

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

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.

Baby Bonus Scheme

Parents are given a cash gift of up to $4000 each for the first & second child. $6000 for the third & fourth child.

A dollar-for-dollar match Children Develpmont Account.

The country's fertility remained low, costs of living going up

Financial matters

Lack of quality or affordable childcare support

Extended Maternity Leave

Inflexible working practices

Higher cost of childcare

Does not really have an impact

Baby bonus Scheme

5th child and onwards do not get any baby bonus; discourages parents