DIVORCE

• divorce rates have been increasing steadily over the past decade.However much this number increases,Singaporeans appear to hold conservative attitudes towards divorce with the majority finding divorce unacceptable, especially if the couple has children.The following are just the statistics that show the mindset of Singaporeans over the past two years: the Survey on Social Attitudes of Singaporeans (SAS) 2001 – 2003, the majority found divorce unacceptable.
• SAS 2003(59% found divorce unacceptable)
• 75% agreed that couples with children should not divorce
• (vast majority of Singaporeans felt that divorce should be the first option when a marriage breaks down,94%)
• Even 61% of the younger Singaporeans compared to 79% of older Singaporeans found Divorce unacceptable

With statistics that clearly shows the general opinion of our fellow citizens,it is rather obvious that divorce is considered a social ill in our society.

-AMALA-