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Singapore's foreign workers struggle with long-distance parenting
Original: ‘Wish Papa was here’: The pain of long-distance parenting for S’pore’s foreign workers
Migrant workers in Singapore are opening up about the emotional toll of raising children from thousands of miles away. Workers describe missing milestone moments, strained bonds with kids who grow up without them, and the guilt of providing financially while absent physically. The story highlights the human cost behind Singapore's dependence on foreign labour, as families endure years-long separations for better wages.
Why now: Human-interest reporting on migrant family separation resonates with ongoing debates about foreign worker welfare in Singapore.
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