Differences between families in Singapore in the yesteryears and families in Singapore today
today
yesteryears
marriage and divorce rate
transnational and inter-ethnic marriages
birth rate
family income
household family structure
family members educational level
family size
time spent with families
marriage and divorce rate
transnational and inter-ethnic marriages
birth rate
family income
household family structure
family members educational level
family size
time spent with families
Families now earn more as the world has advanced and we are more educated thus, being able to earn a more stable income. Moreover, more women are in the working industry, with both parents working the family income will increase.
birth rate is declining as most couples now prefer to enjoy their youth and do not want to be tied down by children
Family size became smaller as cost of living increases, couples do not want a big family.
divorce rate are higher as with a advanced society, there are no problems with being a single mum/dad as their income level will still be able to provide for their child thus, if the couple are not happy with each other fiance is not an issue to prevent them from getting divorced.
With a fast paced society, there is limited time to spent with families.
Moreover, with technology less time is available for family.
Every Singaporean is required to study till P6, thus most Singaporeans should be literate.
In the past, the families size are huge as the families do not know how to plan their family.
The traditional household structure involves two married individuals providing care for their biological offspring.
Birth rate increased a lot as people back then was not educated on family planning.
Transnational and inter-ethnic marriages was low as people back then are not as open-minded and accepting of partners from another ethnic group.
In the past, women stayed at home while men work thus, family income are low.
transnational and inter-ethnic marriages are more common now as people are more open and accepting.
Overtime the traditional structure has had to adapt to very influential changes, including divorce, single-parent families, same sex families and the increased interest in adoption.
In the past there were lesser marriages and divorce rate compared to now.
In the past, not much resources are available and some families with poverty do not have the access to educational materials thus, the educational level of people are low.
In the past, people value family time more and they will make time for families.