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“So… Why Does Marriage Even Matter Anymore?” A Conversation Between a Mum and Her Two Gen Z Daughters
"Just a piece of paper?" or "What if it doesn't work out?" In this piece, a guest contributor shares a conversation with her two Gen Z daughters on the topic of marriage.
- 25 September 2025
Wrong or Not: A nuanced look at attitudes towards marriage definition
A survey by the Institute of Policy Studies found that local views on gay sex and marriage “liberalised significantly” over the past decade, while Cultivate SG’s “Marriage, Family and Social Discourse” suggests a high level of support for marriage as a man-woman union. We unpack these findings in this article. Could it be that society is becoming less “judgmental”?
- September 5 2025
Why Singapore’s Marriage Policy Makes Sense
Singapore laws define marriage as a union between a man and a woman, and various policies support the family formed through marriage. In this thought-provoking piece, a guest contributor explains why these laws and policies make sense.
- August 25 2025
“Cinderella Effect”: Is risk of abuse higher in stepfamilies?
Drawing its name from the popular fairy tale, the “Cinderella effect” describes the tragic phenomenon where children have a higher risk of abuse by non-biological parents (married or unmarried to the biological parent). Though well-documented, the reasons for the trend are hotly debated. Nevertheless, understanding the unique and specific challenges and complexities faced by stepfamilies can guide us in preventing and addressing child abuse.
- July 28 2025
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Update from Cultivate Commune: The Roles of Fathers and Mothers in Parenting
Our first Cultivate Commune – a breakfast conversation where we explore how big ideas are planted in real community experiences - kicked off on Friday, 12 April 2024. We saw two stay-home fathers anchoring an insightful discussion over various topics centred around parenting and children.
- 15 May 2024
Prime Minister-in-waiting Lawrence Wong: What Challenges Lie Ahead?
Lawrence Wong will take over as Singapore’s fourth Prime Minister on 15 May. Some of his immediate challenges include the rising cost of living, falling total fertility rate, and threats posed by divisive identity politics and tribalism. Will he be able to rally the support of society to tackle them?
- 13 May 2024
How Monogamy Led to Prosperity and Progress for Singapore
Largely banning polygamy was one of the major social reforms by the Government in the early days of Singapore. This was not only a step forward for women, but also for children and the whole of society, leading to prosperity and progress for the nation.
- 10 May 2024
