Commentary: The Challenges of Raising Children in Today’s World

As a Relationship Counselor and Clinical Sexologist, I often hear couples express their concerns about having children in Singapore. Raising children in today’s world can be a challenge due to the many changes in society.

Parents must be aware of the:

1. Increased access to technology, the prevalence of social media, and the ever-changing cultural norms.
2. The potential for cyberbullying, online predators, and other dangers that come with the internet.
3. The potential for their children to be exposed to inappropriate content, as well as the need to monitor their children’s online activity.
4. Importance of their children’s physical health and safety, as well as their emotional and mental health.

With so many potential risks and challenges, it is important for parents to stay informed and take an active role in their children’s lives, and a decision to have children is one not to be taken lightly.

With the current budget incentives for couples and those having kids in Singapore, it is important to understand how these incentives can help couples manage their finances and plan for the future. The increase in the Baby Bonus Cash Gift and paternity leave are likely to make a…