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world2 days ago•4 min saved

Singapore bets big on babies to counter its shrinking family tree

Singapore faces one of the world’s lowest fertility rates and an aging population as the government unveils nearly SG$70,000 in direct per‑child support through age 17, plus grants for medical and education expenses, cheaper preschool and longer parental leave. While the measures aim to boost births, a YouGov survey showed about a quarter of Singaporeans don’t plan to have children, and even with incentives, high living costs, intense work culture, and education pressures keep many couples hesitant to start a family.

via The Guardian|

#birth-rate #childcare #demographics

politics3 months ago•2 min saved

Indiana Gov. Braun Proclaims June as 'Nuclear Family Month' Amid Pride Month Debate

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun issued a proclamation declaring June 'nuclear family month' during Pride Month, defining the nuclear family as one husband, one wife, and any children—including adopted or fostered—and citing research that children with married, biological parents are often better off. Democrats criticize the move as culture-war messaging and point to the state not accepting federal summer meal funds, while supporters frame it as a commitment to strengthening families and note a Tennessee precedent.

via Indiana Capital Chronicle|

#family-policy #indiana #nuclear-family

politics7 months ago•7 min saved

Trump's Fertility Push Stalls as Conservatives Push for More Baby-Friendly Policies

Despite high-profile pledges from Trump and allies to boost U.S. birthrates, the administration has moved slowly: attempts to expand tax credits or create a universal baby bonus failed, IVF cost reductions were narrow, and a planned White House family summit fizzled, leaving conservatives frustrated as the birthrate hit a new low and policy remains largely unprioritized beyond immigration focus.

via The New York Times|

#birth-rate #conservatives #family-policy

politics7 months ago•4 min saved

Heritage Foundation Urges US to Focus on Marriage and Family

The Heritage Foundation released a report urging the US to prioritize marriage and family, proposing initiatives like marriage preparation programs, a universal day of rest, and discouraging online dating, while advocating for policies that support traditional family structures and discourage single parenthood, reflecting its shift towards populist conservative ideals.

via abcnews.go.com|

#conservative #family-policy #heritage-foundation

politics1 year ago•9 min saved

Conservative Groups Push for Policies to Boost U.S. Birth Rate

Some conservatives are urging President Trump to prioritize family policies to address the declining U.S. birth rate, advocating for measures like expanding child tax credits, reducing childcare costs, and supporting reproductive health initiatives, amid concerns that the issue is not being sufficiently addressed by the administration.

via Politico|

#birth-rate #conservatives #family-policy

social-issues3 years ago•2 min saved

Hungary's Successful Approach to Italy's Birth Rate Crisis

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is looking to Hungary as a "perfect example" of how to address Italy's low birth rate crisis through investment. At the Budapest Democratic Summit, Meloni met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who praised Italy's pro-family government. Hungary's demographic policy model, which includes financial incentives for families and support for early childhood education, has been credited with reversing the country's declining birth rate. However, critics argue that the model discriminates against single parents and same-sex couples. Italy's low birth rate is seen as an urgent problem by 74% of Italians, with respondents citing low wages, job instability, and lack of public support for child-rearing costs as main causes.

via EURACTIV|

#birth-rate-crisis #family-policy #hungary