To what extent is Singapore a family-friendly society? (mjc/2997/jc1/mye)
Singapore is a family-friendly society to a large extent as it provides families in Singapoer with a chance to get together and bond. This is shown from the implementation of the 5-day work week in Singapore which applies for students and most working adults. The 5-day work week would reduce the amount of less effective or meaningful activities, while preserving or enhancing those which add the most value. This would increase efficiency and allow students and adults to have time off during the weekends to be with their families. With more free time during the weekends, families can go for outings over a longer period of time as compared to before, where they would have to work and spend time with their families within a day. However, some people might not be able to follow the 5-day work week closely as they could have difficulties completing their tasks and have to spend the weekends finishing up their work. Also, some people might choose to use the weekends to go out with friends instead of their families and this would not help to strengthen the bonds amongst the family. Hence, I conclude that Singapore is a family-friendly society to a large extent as even though people might not choose to be with their families during the weekends, the government still provides people with a choice to spend more time with their families.
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However, some people might not be able to follow the 5-day work week closely as they could have difficulties completing their tasks and have to spend the weekends finishing up their work. Also, some people might choose to use the weekends to go out with friends instead of their families and this would not help to strengthen the bonds amongst the family.
ReplyDeleteyou need to pick ONE limitation to make it a strong one. is it because society's expectations sing a different tune no matter what policies say?