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It breaks one’s heart to see Singaporeans forgoing children

For the first time, in 2023, Singapore’s total fertility rate may have fallen below one. We should all think deeply about why some of us are missing out on this beautiful experience

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There are experiences in life that can make us feel as if we have transcended ourselves. One of them is parenthood.

There are experiences in life that can make us feel as if we have transcended ourselves. One of them is parenthood.

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Darius Lee

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Several months ago, a friend in his early 30s was telling me how he had no interest in getting married or having children.

“What’s the point?” he asked.

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