Budget 2023 debate: Eric Chua on families and values
How are Singapore families faring in terms of being a nurturing fortress and safe space where love is unconditional? What values do Singaporeans really treasure in society today? These questions were posed by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua in Parliament on Thursday (Feb 23). He said he was worried for his own son because of how Singapore society perceives and defines success. On top of that, the young people of today are “dealt an entirely different deck of cards and challenges” - from shorter attention spans, information overload, the constant thirst for social validation and fear of missing out, to the inevitable exposure to negative influences online like pornography and cyberbullying. Mr Chua asked just how well-equipped families are to serve as social and emotional safe harbours for their young ones. Noting that legislation and policymaking can only go so far, he reminded Singaporeans to make time for their loved ones, drop “needless labels” and connect as people, and have heart-to-heart talks with those that matter on things that matter.
How are Singapore families faring in terms of being a nurturing fortress and safe space where love is unconditional? What values do Singaporeans really treasure in society today? These questions were posed by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Social and Family Development Eric Chua in Parliament on Thursday (Feb 23). He said he was worried for his own son because of how Singapore society perceives and defines success. On top of that, the young people of today are “dealt an entirely different deck of cards and challenges” - from shorter attention spans, information overload, the constant thirst for social validation and fear of missing out, to the inevitable exposure to negative influences online like pornography and cyberbullying. Mr Chua asked just how well-equipped families are to serve as social and emotional safe harbours for their young ones. Noting that legislation and policymaking can only go so far, he reminded Singaporeans to make time for their loved ones, drop “needless labels” and connect as people, and have heart-to-heart talks with those that matter on things that matter.
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