Commenting on the TODAY Youth Survey findings on youths’ top concern being the rising cost of living, SMU Dean of Students and Professor of Sociology (Practice) Paulin Straughan said youths need more assurance, and targeted help as current governmental support is accentuated on vulnerable groups. She opined that the support areas for youths could be focused more on the aspects of mentorship and suggested that the youths offer their feedback through movements like the ongoing Forward Singapore exercise.