Why do young Singaporeans not want to have children?
interviewed young millennials and Gen Zs to understand why starting a family isn't a priority for them and what could potentially change their minds. Let's dive into their perspectives!Many young Singaporeans feel that the rising cost of living and skyrocketing property prices make starting a family financially challenging.
"I’m already struggling with wedding plans and getting a BTO queue number. The wedding finances are hurting my monthly expenditure despite spending only on what I need with. It’s an additional financial burden I don't want to have." Tessa, a 22-year-old fresh graduate, mentioned her dilemma between having kids and using her money for other things such as travel. She sees the financial freedom to explore and experience new things as a compelling alternative to starting a family."I feel like this amount of money could be used to do other things like travel the world, so sometimes I'm torn between wanting kids and using that money to travel," she said.
Joshua, a 28-year-old professional air traffic controller, also emphasised the importance of responsible parenting. He believes that inadequate parenting can contribute to negative outcomes for children. "I think if new parents are able to find the resources, time and external support to know how to raise their children properly, or to the best of their abilities, more couples would be willing to try to start families. I’m not exactly sure what sort of support young parents can get where I am now," he voiced.
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