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Singaporeans opt out of parenthood citing work culture and finances · 1 source tracked

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A survey by YouGov indicates that nearly a quarter of Singaporeans aged 18 to 44 are child-free and do not plan to have children. Many cite concerns about financial stability, lack of time due to demanding work culture, and the fear of losing personal identity as reasons for this decision. Content creator Zahir Latif and his wife are among those who have decided against parenthood, highlighting the incompatibility of their freelance careers with the perceived demands of raising a family in Singapore. AI

RANK_REASON Article discusses societal trends and personal opinions on child-rearing, based on survey data and individual accounts.

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Singaporeans opt out of parenthood citing work culture and finances · 1 source tracked

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Kolette Lim ·

    ‘No bandwidth left for the family’: why many Singaporeans want to be child-free

    As Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong prepares to unveil plans to ease the strain on families during his National Day Rally speech on Sunday, a new survey points to a difficult question behind the city state’s record-low fertility rate: what if a substantial share of resident…

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