Trials Of A Father

Step up as dad

Lawyer Sivakumar Ramasamy believes in an active fathering approach with his son James, who is almost three.
Lawyer Sivakumar Ramasamy believes in an active fathering approach with his son James, who is almost three.PHOTO: COURTESY OF SIVAKUMAR RAMASAMY
Centre For Fathering chief executive Bryan Tan with his wife Adriana and children (from left) Joshua, Deborah and Michael.
Centre For Fathering chief executive Bryan Tan with his wife Adriana and children (from left) Joshua, Deborah and Michael.PHOTO: COURTESY OF BRYAN TAN

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

Published: 
Jun 16, 2019, 5:00 am SGT
anjalir@sph.com.sg

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'. Print Edition | Subscribe
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