Singapore’s resident total fertility rate (TFR) made headlines this week for hitting a record low of 0.97 in 2023, according to preliminary estimates revealed by Minister Indranee Rajah in Parliament. Why is this happening? Reasons cited include the impact of COVID-19 on parenthood plans, the costs of child-raising, pressures to be an excellent parent, and … Continue reading All-time low fertility rate: Answer lies deeper than childcare support