I respect the girl who asked that question. She's about 2 yrs younger than me. I almost forgotten the time since when Singaporeans started becoming aware of the rising immigrant population then this video reminded me. It was a valid question that many Singaporeans would ask. Yes Mr Lee did answer the question with the reason why we need immigrants, economically and statically. But the part of the question about how do we remain cohesive and sense of belonging, was quickly shot down with that he disagreed and cited the stagnancy of Japan's policy at that time. A bit embarrassing for the girl when the crowd laughed, but respect to her for taking it and answering the dare with true answers. She could have skirted around it with yes she had a BF.
All said … great statesman (greatest ever in my view) …I am so so proud of our LKY…. done so so much to our little red dot…what amazing foresight 🙏🙏👍👏👏👏
He possessed a remarkable ability to offer guidance to others, skillfully navigating their dilemmas with wisdom and tact. Yet, when it came to his own children, he found himself at a loss, unable to extend the same clarity and counsel. Imagine being part of a renowned family-a name that commands admiration and respect. But what happens when the pillar of that family, the esteemed leader, is no longer there? The once-proud bonds begin to unravel, relationships deteriorate into fragments of what they once were, and the family becomes the subject of idle chatter in coffee shops, a cautionary tale for curious onlookers.
Power corrupts absolutely and power made LKY so absolutely corrupt in the sense, he began thinking of himself in immortal terms, like no stranger can step into his 'hallowed' house after his death. Consequently, so high handed was he, he willed his home to PM LHL (elder), then probably give instruction both public but seems especially to LHY the younger. His own family if not the entire nation is divided with his offspring suffering serious internecine conflict as a result, hopefully, his greed for power doesn't leave a time bomb which will unravel Singapore society in the near future.
Hi when we talk about LKY, i think we need to have respect for him. He would have sacrificed his own life and family for Singapore. And he has, and likely he has spent more time at work building Singapore rather than spending time building his family. It is sad that when he is gone, his children fought over his house and tried to destroy each other, that they value the idea of the house over the value of their relationship.
@@pok1pokLKY had talked openly about his house. He wanted it knocked down & the land re-developed so it would not be exploited for political capital/symbolism! LKY has visited Nehru's old house in India & was shocked at its condition & how it was exploited!
excuses. i know many people with average incomes having 2 children. It's whether you want or not only. singapore children are heavily subsidised from birth to education.
Fast forward to 2024. Cost went through the roof. Locals are losing their ability to compete for good jobs. Social cohesiveness is now non-existent. The only thing that the citizens are holding out for are the regular handouts. Every day you hear people say to vote wisely. I think it is clear that the locals are voting for their future now unlike the past. Majulah LMW
People who always blame the government loses. Look inwards before always complaining about the surrounding circumstances. People don’t want to work hard these days, that’s the problem. Having a child was NEVER cheap no matter which generation it was. So stop claiming and use the time to think about how to upgrade yrself. I can now hire a virtual employee in the Philippines and Indonesia for 700USD a month, and works harder, less privileged. People like u still thinking about waiting for the government to help u get a job. Wake up ur idea
That woman who asked the question is 40 now? No doubt she earned her PhD; did she get married and contribute her "1.8" children? Or better yet "2.1" children?
In life, we try to be gracious not to look at only negative of someone's life. A balanced view is always more constructive. LKY and his family are certainly not perfect. Yet he and his family have built Singapura, into a place where most people in the world would envy.
its easier to get further studies and retrun to the workforce after you have a child compared to putting further studies and joining the workforce first.
I think many missed the answer to the question which show lky is a statesman. He answered it immediately and the answer is we are not going to intergrete the foreign worker. Send send them home after they have slogged in Singapore for entire lifes when they are no longer econonically productive. But he cannot say this publicly. So he inferred it and gave 2 long reasons for this.
If anyone else asked that question, it would be panned for sexism. But LKY's cult of personality is so strong in Singapore that it's laughed off and seen as 'good advice'.
@@cathdanAnyone with their earning power can render cost of living moot enough to start a family with enough numbers to run a traditional farm without modern industrial farm machinery!!
He is giving advice as an elderly and founder of Singapura. Not one of his words can be translated as forcing the young lady to abide by his advice. Majority of Singaporeans respect LKY. The reality about his daughter choice of life showed LKY is pragmatic father, who gives freedom to his family members.
And for right reason most either she has phd or she has children then she is dependent on someone else to get money as well the children taken care. That can be very abusive.
Well you also need to consider your retirement. Who is going to take care of you and support society when you are retired if no new people are being produced? There won't be many young working people around, and for the few that exist, will they even want to take care of you? Personal choice bla bla bla. Personal choice is only valuable in a world or environment that is worth living in. That is why each person needs to not only care for themselves, but also for their nation or environment.
@@Motivational-Mango Having kids expecting a payback? Selfish much. You chose to have them-so be financially stable and give them a good life. Parenthood is about love, not securing your retirement. The days of popping out 8 kids to hedge against a high mortality rate are over. Welcome to the 21st century!
@@patoises Calling me selfish haha meanwhile you talk about personal choice vs nation building. What is personal choice if not a matter of selfishness? You are focusing on the individual, instead of the community.
@@patoisesHigh praise for your 💩, the entire country has been operating upon the no free lunch narrative since independence! Selfishness is a quality forged in the fires of this social narrative brought to life!
@@patoises You may want to rethink how you believe in the idea that being financially stable will help yourself in old age. The traditional family model in which the young generations takes care of the elderly has existed for thousand years or even longer. Just because there are pensions and nursery houses now, it does not mean that elderly does not need the support from younger generation. Having kids looking after you at old age is a reasonable desire and action. There may be a lot of inequality, unfairness, lack of love in the past. However, it's undeniable that many rich and long-lasting cultures have developed around it. There are many failures in the past, but at the same time, there are also many successful families.
LKY avoided the question asked. Also, he assumed her sexual orientation, assumed that family and kids were what she wanted, and if the girl really wanted family and kids he did not ask what was holding her back. Instead of trying to understand why people were not having kids, he saw people as numbers and stats.
probably because unlike you Kuan Yew was born in a time where the nation needed changing and he couldn't just sit around all day scrolling through social media and making stupid woke comments.
The only thing he assumed was her sexual orientation. (Which is about a 90% likelihood but yeah I guess u got him on that). Whether she wanted to have kids or not doesn't matter. What matters to a leader is that a country does have a future. By bringing in migrants, he's allowing her to have a choice of having kids, or not to have kids, without facing the economic consequences of one choice or another, because someone else (who is statistically more likely to have kids) is having them. Their kids will pay back into the system decades later for her, and afford her the freedom to choose to have, or not have children.
@@mjmf1430 That was not a comparison. It was a case study done on the Japanese society. Hopefully, Singapore don't end up like Japan, in implementing Singapore's immigration policies going forward.
Thats an issue faced by all countries that rely mainly on export of services. Sg is trapped by it's own fault , sure export of services bring a lot of money in the short term , but after 15-20 years , you find that money you have is still not enough as more money will yearn for more money , an indefinite vicious circle.
He knew how to advise others. But not his children. Do you want to be in a famous family. But when your honcho was gone. Your family become tatter-and-torn in relationship. And become a coffee shop past time gossip.
The man has left us, but his words are a legacy.
I respect the girl who asked that question. She's about 2 yrs younger than me. I almost forgotten the time since when Singaporeans started becoming aware of the rising immigrant population then this video reminded me. It was a valid question that many Singaporeans would ask. Yes Mr Lee did answer the question with the reason why we need immigrants, economically and statically. But the part of the question about how do we remain cohesive and sense of belonging, was quickly shot down with that he disagreed and cited the stagnancy of Japan's policy at that time.
A bit embarrassing for the girl when the crowd laughed, but respect to her for taking it and answering the dare with true answers. She could have skirted around it with yes she had a BF.
Oh man. How I long for leadership like this again
Here is a true leader who spoke sense and did not try to please crowds by lying!
Well, there you have it - the case in point was ironically asking the question!
All said … great statesman (greatest ever in my view) …I am so so proud of our LKY…. done so so much to our little red dot…what amazing foresight 🙏🙏👍👏👏👏
He possessed a remarkable ability to offer guidance to others, skillfully navigating their dilemmas with wisdom and tact. Yet, when it came to his own children, he found himself at a loss, unable to extend the same clarity and counsel. Imagine being part of a renowned family-a name that commands admiration and respect. But what happens when the pillar of that family, the esteemed leader, is no longer there? The once-proud bonds begin to unravel, relationships deteriorate into fragments of what they once were, and the family becomes the subject of idle chatter in coffee shops, a cautionary tale for curious onlookers.
Power corrupts absolutely and power made LKY so absolutely corrupt in the sense, he began thinking of himself in immortal terms, like no stranger can step into his 'hallowed' house after his death. Consequently, so high handed was he, he willed his home to PM LHL (elder), then probably give instruction both public but seems especially to LHY the younger.
His own family if not the entire nation is divided with his offspring suffering serious internecine conflict as a result, hopefully, his greed for power doesn't leave a time bomb which will unravel Singapore society in the near future.
Hi when we talk about LKY, i think we need to have respect for him. He would have sacrificed his own life and family for Singapore. And he has, and likely he has spent more time at work building Singapore rather than spending time building his family. It is sad that when he is gone, his children fought over his house and tried to destroy each other, that they value the idea of the house over the value of their relationship.
@@pok1pokLKY had talked openly about his house. He wanted it knocked down & the land re-developed so it would not be exploited for political capital/symbolism! LKY has visited Nehru's old house in India & was shocked at its condition & how it was exploited!
what a inspiring leader only if India or at least tamilnadu get a leader like him
Simple solution but not easy; support childcare cost by 80%, legalize flexible wfh, and legalize childcare friendly offices.
Stay single if you can't afford to have family more pressure more worries not worth it is all about $$$$ in SG.
excuses. i know many people with average incomes having 2 children. It's whether you want or not only. singapore children are heavily subsidised from birth to education.
And the people who choose to have children when they can’t afford it should be ashamed of themselves.
Same in australia and anywhere else. Maybe not Scandinavia
Fast forward to 2024. Cost went through the roof. Locals are losing their ability to compete for good jobs. Social cohesiveness is now non-existent. The only thing that the citizens are holding out for are the regular handouts. Every day you hear people say to vote wisely. I think it is clear that the locals are voting for their future now unlike the past. Majulah LMW
nonsense. it is only those who are cannot make it making noises. So many people are having children and working hard and enjoying lives.
People who always blame the government loses. Look inwards before always complaining about the surrounding circumstances. People don’t want to work hard these days, that’s the problem. Having a child was NEVER cheap no matter which generation it was. So stop claiming and use the time to think about how to upgrade yrself. I can now hire a virtual employee in the Philippines and Indonesia for 700USD a month, and works harder, less privileged. People like u still thinking about waiting for the government to help u get a job. Wake up ur idea
@@iamayoutuberfromearthBring out statistics then talk
That woman who asked the question is 40 now? No doubt she earned her PhD; did she get married and contribute her "1.8" children? Or better yet "2.1" children?
LKY's pragmatism is truly great
Nah, too old-fashioned but then he was an old geezer.
Everybody is essentially always valuing utility. But I don't know why not all is like Singapore. Wait, maybe because of corruption. Yes it is! 😂
This guy is way ahead of its time
yep, but he came at the right time.
Recognize common in law relationships the same as married
In life, we try to be gracious not to look at only negative of someone's life. A balanced view is always more constructive.
LKY and his family are certainly not perfect. Yet he and his family have built Singapura, into a place where most people in the world would envy.
Migrants help Singapore economy moving and growing 🙏⭐
Hard truth
Oh so sweet
its easier to get further studies and retrun to the workforce after you have a child compared to putting further studies and joining the workforce first.
I think many missed the answer to the question which show lky is a statesman. He answered it immediately and the answer is we are not going to intergrete the foreign worker. Send send them home after they have slogged in Singapore for entire lifes when they are no longer econonically productive. But he cannot say this publicly. So he inferred it and gave 2 long reasons for this.
Did she eventually get her phD and a boyfriend? Where is she now?
Homeless, PhD drop out and washing car windows 😂 No. I am sure she graduated and successful
If anyone else asked that question, it would be panned for sexism. But LKY's cult of personality is so strong in Singapore that it's laughed off and seen as 'good advice'.
Give 100 K to every baby born
it will be interesting if the media can do a followup story to find out the current marital status of the student who asked the question.
How to afford HDB with AI coming to take more jobs...😢 allow kids to buy at earlier age?
Thank you.
Good.❤❤
Good 👍👍👍👍👍
Even marriage woman also can do phd.
Love how political correctness is not subservient to practicality in some places like Singapore.
the unnecessary laughing from the audience 💀
Ironically his daughter didn’t get married or have any kids.
Nothing to do with his legacy. His sons though have multiple and even married twice.
@@cathdanAnyone with their earning power can render cost of living moot enough to start a family with enough numbers to run a traditional farm without modern industrial farm machinery!!
Polytechnic should be 1 year not 3 years just like Malaysia and more other countries
Ask him how about his own daughter??? Rubblish
He built singapore and He had 3 kids. He did his duty.
He is giving advice as an elderly and founder of Singapura. Not one of his words can be translated as forcing the young lady to abide by his advice.
Majority of Singaporeans respect LKY. The reality about his daughter choice of life showed LKY is pragmatic father, who gives freedom to his family members.
Let’s find this lady and see how’s she doing now .😊
unfortunately the ladies nowadays dont heed the wise's man advice. sad to say. may brighter days shine ahead.
And for right reason most either she has phd or she has children then she is dependent on someone else to get money as well the children taken care. That can be very abusive.
Should be ‘advice’, not ‘advise’
That was personal, Mr. Lee
should one sacrifice personal choice for nation building? The late Mr Lee thinks the latter is more important
Well you also need to consider your retirement. Who is going to take care of you and support society when you are retired if no new people are being produced? There won't be many young working people around, and for the few that exist, will they even want to take care of you?
Personal choice bla bla bla. Personal choice is only valuable in a world or environment that is worth living in. That is why each person needs to not only care for themselves, but also for their nation or environment.
@@Motivational-Mango Having kids expecting a payback? Selfish much. You chose to have them-so be financially stable and give them a good life. Parenthood is about love, not securing your retirement. The days of popping out 8 kids to hedge against a high mortality rate are over. Welcome to the 21st century!
@@patoises Calling me selfish haha meanwhile you talk about personal choice vs nation building. What is personal choice if not a matter of selfishness? You are focusing on the individual, instead of the community.
@@patoisesHigh praise for your 💩, the entire country has been operating upon the no free lunch narrative since independence!
Selfishness is a quality forged in the fires of this social narrative brought to life!
@@patoises You may want to rethink how you believe in the idea that being financially stable will help yourself in old age. The traditional family model in which the young generations takes care of the elderly has existed for thousand years or even longer. Just because there are pensions and nursery houses now, it does not mean that elderly does not need the support from younger generation.
Having kids looking after you at old age is a reasonable desire and action. There may be a lot of inequality, unfairness, lack of love in the past. However, it's undeniable that many rich and long-lasting cultures have developed around it. There are many failures in the past, but at the same time, there are also many successful families.
LKY avoided the question asked. Also, he assumed her sexual orientation, assumed that family and kids were what she wanted, and if the girl really wanted family and kids he did not ask what was holding her back. Instead of trying to understand why people were not having kids, he saw people as numbers and stats.
probably because unlike you Kuan Yew was born in a time where the nation needed changing and he couldn't just sit around all day scrolling through social media and making stupid woke comments.
@@ismokeweedforbreakfastMaybe simpletons like yourself should also find out why the same old man expound harder truths on the extinction of Sg
I'll take those 93.5% odds. This is a dumb counter argument.
The only thing he assumed was her sexual orientation. (Which is about a 90% likelihood but yeah I guess u got him on that).
Whether she wanted to have kids or not doesn't matter. What matters to a leader is that a country does have a future. By bringing in migrants, he's allowing her to have a choice of having kids, or not to have kids, without facing the economic consequences of one choice or another, because someone else (who is statistically more likely to have kids) is having them.
Their kids will pay back into the system decades later for her, and afford her the freedom to choose to have, or not have children.
Autocrat, autocrat, autocrat.
So this girl is 40 in 2024 haha
Compare this to Indian PM. No vision
Why must we compare? These are two different countries with very different social systems, compositions and challenges.
@@mjmf1430 That was not a comparison. It was a case study done on the Japanese society. Hopefully, Singapore don't end up like Japan, in implementing Singapore's immigration policies going forward.
@@alexlong3714 Tiny Singapore is already a police state.
Police state? How so? 😂
@@jessieang5604 How not so?
And shit like me who is doing PhD in his 32nd year and single....better to say unmarried
Just give milk powder subsidy for them. Talk a lot also no use, wasting time.
Solve the high cost of living first before criticising your own ppl for not having babies.
Thats an issue faced by all countries that rely mainly on export of services. Sg is trapped by it's own fault , sure export of services bring a lot of money in the short term , but after 15-20 years , you find that money you have is still not enough as more money will yearn for more money , an indefinite vicious circle.
Highcost but the highest Salary, so what?
And the house price, car price not even as high as Hanoi,Vietnam
🐷🐷🐷
IVF and surrogate moms with state owned nurseries are going to be the answer
work hard and cost of living is not a concern.
He knew how to advise others. But not his children. Do you want to be in a famous family. But when your honcho was gone. Your family become tatter-and-torn in relationship. And become a coffee shop past time gossip.
The in-fighting, once a closely guarded affair becomes open to public exactly like how Chinese Dynasties of old are playing out!