Minor Issues: Quality does not trump quantity when it comes to time with the kids

Mothers spend almost double the amount of time with the children than fathers. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION: PEXELS
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SINGAPORE – When it comes to spending time with the kids, how much time is enough?

This question is uncomfortable for many parents. It often results in pangs of parental guilt, where mums or dads feel they do not live up to their own expectations.

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