Clare

Clare is a 31-year-old Singaporean doctor who is currently married to a finance executive. She is featured in a news article discussing Singapore's potential population decline due to low birth rates. Clare is contemplating the decision to have children, weighing the high cost of parenthood against her current 'dink' (dual income, no kids) lifestyle. She expresses that the idea of having children feels more like an obligation than a personal desire at this stage of her life. Her situation highlights the broader societal and economic factors influencing family planning decisions in Singapore, contributing to the nation's demographic challenges. Clare's personal reflection is presented as an example of the complex considerations individuals face when deciding whether to start a family in a high-cost environment.