The economy of Singapore. Family, Marriage and the Threat of declining birth rate in Singapore

I. Introduction The economy of Singapore is increasing rapidly yet it is also facing the threat of declining birth rate which causes the aging population. This fact is cited in two articles of Wendy Tan and Grace Chua from The Strait Times Interactive Website which are attached in this report. It can be argued that Singapore is not alone among developed nations in having a declining birth rate, however, the aging population, for a small …

…flexible childcare, student-care and family day-care schemes to increase the care options for parents · Working with the community to promote family life education. · Encouraging developers to incorporate family-friendly features in their buildings · Working with employers to promote good work-life practices. Employers can help by offering flexi-work hours, part-time work and telecommuting. · Supporting parents to prepare for parenthood better. They can draw from family, community and government resources to support them in bringing up their children.