A neighbour’s complaint about my toddler’s footsteps made me question how far parents are expected to go to keep the peace. But children’s laughter and stomps aren’t noise — they’re life. Here’s why empathy matters more than silence in HDB living.

“Am I doing enough for my child?” It’s a question that lingers in the minds of many parents — and one I’ve asked myself as Brandon turns two. Between the little adventures, the everyday moments, and the inevitable self-doubt, I’m learning that love and presence matter more than perfection. Perhaps that’s what makes ‘enough’ truly enough.