The Rise of The Responsible Fatherhood Movement in Singapore
In 2009, the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports in Singapore commissioned a survey on the perception of fatherhood. It polled 2,220 Singaporeans and permanent residents aged 18 and above. The findings:
Fathers can be more involved in children's lives
- 99% think that both parents should be involved in their children's upbringing.
- 97% think fathers have an important parenting role
- 83% agree that fathers are involved in their children's lives
- 77% think fathers are as good as mothers in caring for children.
Fathers still seen primarily as breadwinners What do you think are a father's roles and responsibilities? Respondents were asked to give up to three answers.
Top five answers:
- Be a breadwinner (46%)
- Be loving and provide emotional support towards children and family (36%)
- Help children with learning and school (18%)
- Be a role model for children (18%)
- Provide moral or spiritual guidance (17%)
Bottom five answers:
- Be involved in general upbringing of child (3%)
- Play with child (3%)
- Be the decision-maker or the "man" in the household (2%)
- Provide security or protection (1%)
- Be familiar with child's friends and social life (1%)
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