Jaron :To what extent is Singapore a family-friendly society?

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Singapore can be considered as a family-friendly society as it encourages us to spend time and have social interactions. An example of a family friendly policy in Singapore is the five-day work week. Sngaporeans need only work for five weekdays a week. This is in an effort to promote family bonding in Singapore. Families are able to spend their weekends together and this results in an improved bond between family members. Also, with the two days without work, it is also encouraging workers to have a break between weeks so as to allow them to have preparations or relaxations before going back to the workforce. However, not everybody is entitled to the five-day work week. Such people are service providers or blue collar workers. These group of people may have to work throughout the entire week without any breaks. As these people do not have the luxury of a five-day work week, their family bonds may not be as strong as others who are entitled to the five-day work week. This may instead lead to a negative effect to these people as they are unable to spend time with their families. Therefore, Singapore is not completely a family friendly society as not everybody benefits from the five-day work week.