6 months' paid leave for mum?

[Oppsgal]

BeContented:

Sounds good to me Something achievable, something not overly demanding and also, something for both married and single parent families.
:salute:

My wish - free \"sponsor\" up till university school fees :? :rotflmao:

What is the point of increasing the number of leaves, when childcare centres can closed any time for \"cleaning-up centres\", staffs' meetings etc and not following the holidays' schedule? Working parents got to take leaves also to suit the timing when childcare centres not opened on the particular days.

And also with the current number already extra days of childcare leaves compared to last time, I think couples also not really much \"encourage\", so giving another few more extra leave, I doubt will help much.

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limlim:

And when will the govt realized that lots of parental involvement and guidance is essential not only for the 1st 6mth or 1st 7 years.. But for at least 12years until they complete PSLE and pursue secondary education and learn to be more independent..


Need more pro-family policies.. not only pro-labor..

Agreed... don't think is easy to balance both working and family life.

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alng:

Favourite interview questions:


If you are not married --> do you have plans to get married?
If you are married but without kids --> do you have plans to give birth? When?
And the next question will be ---> what are your childcare arrangements?

Yes, I asked those questions in the past too.

do you have plans to give birth? When?

:roll: How to answer this question? Ask who? What answer does the interviewer want?

[Karenjj]

Oppsgal:

limlim:

And when will the govt realized that lots of parental involvement and guidance is essential not only for the 1st 6mth or 1st 7 years.. But for at least 12years until they complete PSLE and pursue secondary education and learn to be more independent..


Need more pro-family policies.. not only pro-labor..

Agreed... don't think is easy to balance both working and family life.

In my opinion, that is precisely the reason why couples don't want children... We need more pro-family policies.

[Funz]

Oppsgal:

My wish - free \"sponsor\" up till university school fees :? :rotflmao:

What is the point of increasing the number of leaves, when childcare centres can closed any time for \"cleaning-up centres\", staffs' meetings etc and not following the holidays' schedule? Working parents got to take leaves also to suit the timing when childcare centres not opened on the particular days.
Wouldn't additional childcare leave help in this case? Childcare centres are allowed to close another 5.5 days which rightfully most centres will inform parents of the planned closure dates at the start of the year. Parents can use their childcare leave for such matters.

And also with the current number already extra days of childcare leaves compared to last time, I think couples also not really much \"encourage\", so giving another few more extra leave, I doubt will help much.

Not so easy to increase birth rate lah. If so easy, all those countries that experienced the problems before us would have solved it by now. But since govt is looking into ways and means, good opportunity to look into better benefits right? But be realistic lah. Cos whatever we ask for, at the end of the day, sure will have some trade off somewhere.

[Oppsgal]

Funz:

Oppsgal:

My wish - free \"sponsor\" up till university school fees :? :rotflmao:

What is the point of increasing the number of leaves, when childcare centres can closed any time for \"cleaning-up centres\", staffs' meetings etc and not following the holidays' schedule? Working parents got to take leaves also to suit the timing when childcare centres not opened on the particular days.
Wouldn't additional childcare leave help in this case? Childcare centres are allowed to close another 5.5 days which rightfully most centres will inform parents of the planned closure dates at the start of the year. Parents can use their childcare leave for such matters.

And also with the current number already extra days of childcare leaves compared to last time, I think couples also not really much \"encourage\", so giving another few more extra leave, I doubt will help much.

Not so easy to increase birth rate lah. If so easy, all those countries that experienced the problems before us would have solved it by now. But since govt is looking into ways and means, good opportunity to look into better benefits right? But be realistic lah. Cos whatever we ask for, at the end of the day, sure will have some trade off somewhere.

So kids sick then how? No more leave to cover except take own annual leave? When my kid sick, usually at least 1 whole week MC from school.

Should try look for other solutions instead, since not much working? Just my thoughts.

[Funz]

Oppsgal:

Funz:

[quote=\"Oppsgal\"]
My wish - free \"sponsor\" up till university school fees :? :rotflmao:

What is the point of increasing the number of leaves, when childcare centres can closed any time for \"cleaning-up centres\", staffs' meetings etc and not following the holidays' schedule? Working parents got to take leaves also to suit the timing when childcare centres not opened on the particular days.
Wouldn't additional childcare leave help in this case? Childcare centres are allowed to close another 5.5 days which rightfully most centres will inform parents of the planned closure dates at the start of the year. Parents can use their childcare leave for such matters.

And also with the current number already extra days of childcare leaves compared to last time, I think couples also not really much \"encourage\", so giving another few more extra leave, I doubt will help much.

Not so easy to increase birth rate lah. If so easy, all those countries that experienced the problems before us would have solved it by now. But since govt is looking into ways and means, good opportunity to look into better benefits right? But be realistic lah. Cos whatever we ask for, at the end of the day, sure will have some trade off somewhere.

So kids sick then how? No more leave to cover except take own annual leave? When my kid sick, usually at least 1 whole week MC from school.

Should try look for other solutions instead, since not much working? Just my thoughts.[/quote]Come on. You have the childcare leave of 6 days each, that is 12 days a year for both parents. If have to take annual leave take lah. That is what your annual leave is for, to be taken when necessary, be it for leisure or for other matters. During our parents' time where got childcare leave. And as the child grows, they usually fall sick lesser and recover faster.

Solutions like free childcare, free edu, free medi? Yup all possible, very possible. But don't cry father cry mother when taxes increase across the board.

[shinri]

I think increasing the maternity leave will not solve the low birth rate problem.

In fact, it may put females at a disadvantage, especially when employers consider lack of manpower for half year…

IMHO, it is the rising cost of living; the diapers, expensive formula milk, preschool, etc.
Not to mention, who will help to take care of the baby?
Babysitter market rate these days at least $700 and if use maid, you’ll need someone extra to make sure the maid doesn’t abuse baby.
And not everyone prefers infantcare centres where there is 1 caregiver for every 5 babies…

So many things to consider, having more maternity leave is just tip of the iceberg.
Even then, it may not help but may actually hinder.

[BeContented]

Oppsgal:

Funz:

[quote=\"Oppsgal\"]
My wish - free \"sponsor\" up till university school fees :? :rotflmao:

What is the point of increasing the number of leaves, when childcare centres can closed any time for \"cleaning-up centres\", staffs' meetings etc and not following the holidays' schedule? Working parents got to take leaves also to suit the timing when childcare centres not opened on the particular days.
Wouldn't additional childcare leave help in this case? Childcare centres are allowed to close another 5.5 days which rightfully most centres will inform parents of the planned closure dates at the start of the year. Parents can use their childcare leave for such matters.

And also with the current number already extra days of childcare leaves compared to last time, I think couples also not really much \"encourage\", so giving another few more extra leave, I doubt will help much.

Not so easy to increase birth rate lah. If so easy, all those countries that experienced the problems before us would have solved it by now. But since govt is looking into ways and means, good opportunity to look into better benefits right? But be realistic lah. Cos whatever we ask for, at the end of the day, sure will have some trade off somewhere.

So kids sick then how? No more leave to cover except take own annual leave? When my kid sick, usually at least 1 whole week MC from school.

Should try look for other solutions instead, since not much working? Just my thoughts.[/quote]

Funz:

Come on. You have the childcare leave of 6 days each, that is 12 days a year for both parents. If have to take annual leave take lah. That is what your annual leave is for, to be taken when necessary, be it for leisure or for other matters. During our parents' time where got childcare leave. And as the child grows, they usually fall sick lesser and recover faster.

Solutions like free childcare, free edu, free medi? Yup all possible, very possible. But don't cry father cry mother when taxes increase across the board.

How come the feeling I have nowadays is....Govt is responsible for our children and parents??

Govt is just trying to entice parents to give birth to more children.......if you want, you would have. If you dun want....govt incentives will not be effective. You give birth to support Govt? Because Govt ask you to? I dun believe it.
Now, even taking care of own parents also cry here cry there, govt also must be involved. Wonder how our children will behave towards us in future ........ :mad:

[Oppsgal]

shinri:

I think increasing the maternity leave will not solve the low birth rate problem.

In fact, it may put females at a disadvantage, especially when employers consider lack of manpower for half year..

IMHO, it is the rising cost of living; the diapers, expensive formula milk, preschool, etc.
Not to mention, who will help to take care of the baby?
Babysitter market rate these days at least $700 and if use maid, you'll need someone extra to make sure the maid doesn't abuse baby.
And not everyone prefers infantcare centres where there is 1 caregiver for every 5 babies...

So many things to consider, having more maternity leave is just tip of the iceberg.
Even then, it may not help but may actually hinder.