The high cost of living coupled with inadequate wages in Singapore have serious – sometimes deadly – consequences for the people. The recent spate of violence involving teenagers are a manifestation of the economic problems that is impacting society.
One of the biggest factors contributing to such an escalation of youth violence and waywardness is the lack of firm parental guidance.
The obvious question is: Where are the parents?
Most of them are working, of course. Wages in Singapore are so low that without both parents earning incomes, it is impossible for households to meet the family’s expenses.
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