11/08/2026
A question from one mum stayed with MP Elysa Chen:
“Why is unpaid caregiving at home less valuable than the contributions of a working mother?”
It’s a question that clearly resonated with many Singapore parents.
Stay-at-home mums may not be earning a salary, but the work does not stop, feeding, teaching, caregiving, managing sick days, appointments, routines and the mental load that comes with raising a child.
In her speech, Elysa also highlighted the difference in childcare and infant-care support tied to a mother’s employment status, and called for greater recognition of the many ways parents contribute to their families.
The comments showed how deeply this issue hits. One mum described full-time caregiving as a 24/7 responsibility, while another reminded us that having children is not only about giving birth, it’s years of caregiving afterwards.
Whether a mum works in an office, freelances, works part-time or stays home with her children, caregiving still has value. ❤️
Do you think childcare support should depend on a mother’s employment status?
🎥 Credits: (Instagram)
