Sandwich Generation woes in Singapore: Are parents feeling the pinch of raising kids and caring for ageing parents amid high living costs?
SINGAPORE: A man and his wife considering having another child wondered about the feasibility of…
“She’s not my maid; she’s like a sister to me and 2nd mom to my kids!” — Employers in Singapore share why they consider their helpers as family
SINGAPORE: Whether we admit it or not, Singaporean society relies on domestic workers, many of…
“What can I do if he tries this again?” — Woman asks after her brother curses and swears at their parents, threatens to beat them and breaks things
SINGAPORE: "My sibling curses and swears at my parents, breaks things when angry, and works…
University student claims father refuses to return the money he borrowed years ago
SINGAPORE: A university student who lent money to his father years ago hoped to get…
Letter to the Editor | Overprotective parents will only put unnecessary pressure and psychological burden on their children
Dear Editor, I refer to The Independent Singapore’s featured news: Singaporean says it’s “irresponsible for…
Letter to the Editor | How parents can avoid placing unnecessary financial burden on their children
Dear Editor, I refer to The Independent Singapore’s relationship articles: 27yo man sleeps on living…
Man says his well-paying job and flexibility to work anywhere are meaningless without a partner or family
SINGAPORE: Feeling devoid of purpose and direction, a 29-year-old man sought solace in social media.…
Man asks, “If you lend money to your children or spouse, will you charge for interest?”
SINGAPORE: A man took to social media to ask other Singaporeans, “If you lend money…
84yo man can’t go home until his son finishes work; he wasn’t even given a key and a room at home
SINGAPORE: An online user recently questioned what has happened to filial piety after finding out…
“Chased out of the house, what now?” — Young man turns to Singaporeans for advice
SINGAPORE: An online user claiming to have been chased out of their home after a…