The Price (and Prize) of Pregnancy in Singapore
In highly progressive countries like Singapore where the population has been effectively regulated, making babies out of passion comes second only to a couple’s recognition and acceptance of its economics. Of course, having a baby is an extremely joyful milestone to celebrate, especially after the couple has understood and accepted the costs involved in the nurturing of this wonderful miracle of co-creation. The costs may not be ignored, especially if one considers that the obligation of parents to rear their child to fullness cover the period from his inception (at lovemaking) to his liberation (at possibly age 20). Projected costs…