Families For Life | Unexpected benefits of having a larger family

Are you thinking about adding more little ones to grow your family? A bigger family comes with some really awesome perks that you might not have thought about. So, if you’re on the fence, here’s why having three kids (or more!) might be the best decision for the family!

1. Your children will have best friends for life

Whether it’s teaming up for family board games or annoying each other (that happens too), siblings make childhood more meaningful and fun. With siblings, children can develop essential core skills like teamwork, fair play, valuing different opinions, and dealing with diverse social settings. Plus, they’ll have a strong support system in each other when they grow up.

2. You’ll become a pro at parenting

Here’s the thing about having more children. You’ll level up tremendously in your parenting skills. Experience makes everything easier, from breastfeeding to handling toddler tantrums. By the time your third baby arrives, you're way more confident, less stressed, and so much more in tune with your parenting instincts that what once seemed overwhelming now feels manageable.

You also stop stressing over milestones. You might have anxiously tracked every developmental stage with your first, but now, instead of worrying, you’ll enjoy the little moments and soak in every stage while it lasts.

3. More laughter, more chaos, more love!

Yes, the house will be livelier, and there will be more chaos to manage, but you’ll also have more tiny arms to hug you, more funny moments to laugh about, and more reasons to celebrate every little milestone. As your children grow up, every birthday, holiday, and family gathering will feel like a party, too.

4. Stronger support for larger families

While raising children comes with significant costs, Singapore has comprehensive support systems for families. Parents with three or more children can enjoy additional benefits and assistance through various government schemes:

Baby Bonus Scheme: Parents will get a $13,000 Baby Bonus Cash Gift and a First Step Grant of $10,00 for their third child onwards

Parenthood Tax Rebate: Parents can share $20,000 in tax rebates per third child onwards

Large Families Scheme: Parents will receive up to $16,000 of additional support for each third or subsequent Singapore Citizen child born on or after 18 February 2025. Large families can also enjoy exclusive benefits through participating merchants.

5. It’s like being dealt a full house of love!

With a large family, mealtimes are filled with laughter, family traditions are passed down, and the home buzzes with life. There’s always someone to talk to, support you, and share life’s moments with. Your kids will grow up in a home full of love, companionship, and unforgettable memories.

So when in doubt, go large!

Undoubtedly, having more kids means more work, but ask any parent of three or more, and they’ll tell you it’s worth it. The laughter, the lifelong friendships, the never-ending love will create priceless memories for all. While the journey requires commitment and dedication, there are support systems in place to help families along the way.