Parenting support

In this fast paced society, having a dependent is not easy. How to raise a kid? I wonder.
Looking at other kids, I always thought to myself that they could be disciplined more, they should be given more attention by their parents. Yet, these are easier said than done.
In the past, parents have kids and try to provide as much as they could. The best thing that one parents can provide is to give the kid a tertiary education. Education is seemed as the key to success. But nowadays with the fine-tuned education system to produce more elites, it has create high level of competition among kids. Parents also have their share of stress. Some resort to giving the kids a lot of tuition and supplementary classes. Drawing, dancing, music, swimming... etc. You name, they have it. All these need a lot of financing and parents need to shower with attention too to ensure kids are coping well. But with the increasing living standard, both parents usually need to work to sustain such a lifestyle. Thus government need to come in to provide some financial support. Yes, Singapore has baby bonus and mothers do enjoy 4 months of maternity leaves to care for the new born. But are these enough?
If we look at country like Germany or even Austria, I would say no.
Parenting in Germany: An Introduction 
This article shows us the extent of government support given to ensure the well-being of kids. I wish one day Singapore will advance to this level of support.