# Will More Childcare Leave and Cash Persuade Singaporeans to Have More Kids?

https://mins.news/en/video/31500

- CNA, 2026-08-25 10:41 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrE5I1i6H8E

> This year’s National Day Rally announced additional childcare leave, lower childcare-centre costs and greater financial support through the new Singapore Child Support Package. The measures reflect the Government’s effort to offer families longer-term help, but it remains uncertain whether they will persuade parents balancing full-time work and family life to have another child, or keep people without children from feeling left behind.

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