Trials Of A Father

Step up as dad

Active fathering benefits children and is especially important in an age when it is common for both parents to work, experts say

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Most weekends, you will find Mr Sivakumar Ramasamy, 32, and his son James, who is almost three, at playgrounds around the island.

Their favourite bonding activity is seeking out new playgrounds to visit.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on June 16, 2019, with the headline Step up as dad. Subscribe