Singapore's Big Fight to Boost Birth Rates

The country is handing out more money and changing its culture to fix a falling population. Experts say the U.S. could learn a thing or two.

Singapore is facing a major problem: not enough babies are being born. The government is trying everything to turn this around. They want to make it easier for people to afford having kids and raise a family. Here is how they are doing it: **More money for parents** Singapore has changed its "baby bonus" plan. This is a program where the government gives cash directly to parents when they have a baby. They are making these payments bigger to help cover the high costs of raising a child. **A change in culture** It isn't just about money. Leaders know that having kids has become a huge luxur…