Commenting on the baby-boosting Budget measures announced on Tuesday, SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan said, “Any kind of enhancement would be much appreciated by those who are en route to building a family. But it probably will not move the needle too much for Dinks (double income, no kids) who valorise couplehood more than anything else." Prof Straughan also explained why it will take more than financial incentives to persuade couples to have children, or more children.