The modern dad: how fathers are balancing work and family in the 21st century
Dr Kenneth Tong, founder of Animal and Avian Veterinary Clinic , receives the Great Companies for Dads Awards 2023 in February from President Halimah and Speaker of Parliament Tan Chuan Jin.
Dr Tong highlighted the changing role of fathers in today's society, emphasising the need for them to actively support their wives and go beyond the traditional role of being sole breadwinners for the family. His efforts did not go unnoticed, as AAVC was recently honoured with the Great Companies for Dads award by the Centre for Fathering. This accolade celebrates organisations that go the extra mile toOne of the initiatives spearheaded by AAVC was the implementation of three days of paternal leave, a policy the clinic introduced long before it became a mainstream practice.
These changes, however, has come with some trade-offs. Dr Tong acknowledges his personal sacrifices, saying, "No more football games, no more cycling out there. But it's okay. You put a stop in your life temporarily and use that time for your kids, for your family." The 51-year-old believes that societal expectations persist, but fathers today embrace a more loving and hands-on approach to parenting.
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