Parenting in the modern age - a battle for attention

Today, parenting involves not just being physically present, but guarding the “front door” to a digital world that is always open. And along with that come many other challenges. Prof Setoh Pei Pei, a professor of psychology at NTU, said children thrive on warm, present and responsive parenting. However, cost of living concerns and demanding work hours make this the hardest to provide. “Providing quality time and attention to our children could be challenging because we devote most of our quality hours to our paid work. Then our leftover time is what we might spend with the kids,” said Prof Setoh. She added that this is intensified by an “always-on” culture where smartphones blur the lines between professional and personal life.

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