OPINION: Birth rates not rising soon - Seah Chiang Nee

Malaysia Star, 22 Jan 2011Middle-class critics have their pet explanations why Singaporeans are reluctant to raise children, ranging from high living costs to a stressful life and perceived pessimism for the future.“We don’t find Singapore a conducive place to raise children,” declared 30% of people polled in a survey two years ago, a local newspaper reported.Only half of the 1,256 people polled