Why some Singaporeans choose to have 5 or more kids
Despite Singapore's record-low fertility rate, a small segment of the population is choosing to have five or more children. Academics attribute this trend to a mix of religious beliefs, personal values, and government support schemes.
Why it matters
Understanding the motivations of large families provides insight into how government policy and social norms interact with demographic crises in developed nations.
Gerald Ng (third from left) and Debbie Leung (centre) together with their children, (from left) Kate, Jane, Luke, Rose, and Sophie.
The article presents statistical data and academic perspectives without taking a stance on the desirability of the trend.
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