Originally posted by Calvin86:Singapore's is facing a shortage of babies. A lot of couples cite cost as a factor for not having a baby. But yet at the same time, there are many who are buying cars, sometimes even 2! They are spending beyond their means to support their car. Why is it most Singaporeans rather support a car than another child?
err... what is the accusation?Originally posted by Parka:Open accusation without facts?
Well thank you for informing me its 2.1, but its small difference.Originally posted by hiphop2009:replacement rate is 2.1, according to my geography textbook........
n by the way......the amount of money u invest in kids is much more den juz a few hundred thousands....so cant compare de......
car if u dun wan can sell..........but baby u dun wan can sell or not?.......tink abt it.........
Its a 10 year commitment for parking, insurance and petrol.Originally posted by mistyblue:car is only 10 year commitment only
baby is a lifetime commitment
Well, I see it that because we live in such a small piece of land, we practically have to rub shoulders living in HDB estates, so the allure of commuting in total privacy in your own car at your own pace, to be hard to resist.Originally posted by Calvin86:Singapore's is facing a shortage of babies. A lot of couples cite cost as a factor for not having a baby. But yet at the same time, there are many who are buying cars, sometimes even 2! They are spending beyond their means to support their car. Why is it most Singaporeans rather support a car than another child?
......pai seh, i mean many many years down the road when spend a lot of money on children's education, expenses.........plus u spend ur love and care on dem....dat is priceless........Originally posted by Calvin86:Well thank you for informing me its 2.1, but its small difference.
A car is a depleting asset unlike property. Your children may contribute to your allowances when you grow old. Which is better? But i rather not think it this way.
There are many parents with only $1200 income each, have to pay HDB mortgage and they are raising 2 kids. Where do they get the few hundred thousands X 2 kids?
hahaha........Originally posted by charlize:Children don't fall into the category of the 5C's.
But the car does.