Azizah evaluative paragraph

To what extent is Singapore a family-friendly society?

Singapore can be considered a family-friendly society as long as it promotes the strengthening of family ties within the community. For example, events such as family day organized by companies or workshops that targets families have become a common thing is Singapore and the response received from the people can be said to be encouraging. To be a family-friendly society, it could mean that the society itself is putting in the effort in conveying the message of the importance of strong family foundation to others and that the society also welcomes the effort presented to them in various ways such as the workshops and organized family outings. The responses from the society could indicate the their willingness to be involved in such family-oriented activities, therefore showing that Singapore society is indeed a family-friendly society. However, we also cannot overlook the trend of the elderly being left behind at welfare homes, most times by their own children. This has been a worrying issue that the country is facing. The society is dealing with the misconception that sending the elderly parents to the welfare homes is an immediate solution to the children’s financial and social burden.