Debate on President’s speech: Cassandra Lee on putting families first in a ‘we first’ society
Having families is not just a private choice because they are a public good, shaping the strength of the workforce, the resilience of national defence, the cohesion of communities and the depth of national identity. MP Cassandra Lee said this in parliament on Wednesday (Sep 24), noting that a "we first" Singapore society called for by the President and Prime Minister cannot endure without recognising who “we” are - and that families give meaning to “we”. She called for more steps to bridge the gap that working parents face in juggling jobs and childcare; to equip parents with raising children in a digital world; and to connect with seniors, more of whom are living alone. These suggestions will come at a cost, she said, and Singapore must decide whether the cost is worth it.
Having families is not just a private choice because they are a public good, shaping the strength of the workforce, the resilience of national defence, the cohesion of communities and the depth of national identity. MP Cassandra Lee said this in parliament on Wednesday (Sep 24), noting that a "we first" Singapore society called for by the President and Prime Minister cannot endure without recognising who “we” are - and that families give meaning to “we”. She called for more steps to bridge the gap that working parents face in juggling jobs and childcare; to equip parents with raising children in a digital world; and to connect with seniors, more of whom are living alone. These suggestions will come at a cost, she said, and Singapore must decide whether the cost is worth it.
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