_Knight Frank Singapore celebrates Father's Day 2022
Vincent Yeo, Senior Manager, Knight Frank Property Asset Management
Dad to Casey and Caleb, 17 and Cammi, 12
What do you love about being a dad?
I love how I am able to see good and bad parts of me among the three of them. Ah, the magic of DNA!
What do you look forward to enjoying with your kid(s) in the near future?
Family bonding can be as simple as playing a game of Monopoly, or doing housework together. And more family holidays to widen their horizons.
How do dads play a greater role in their kids’ lives today?
We are more of a buddy in their lives, but we also lead by example to guide their behaviour instead of relying on our words.
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learnt about yourself through fatherhood?
My life and personality evolve during the relationship, and this pace accelerated when the family was formed. Every child is the asset of the family, and decision making gets more challenging as the family grows in size and age.
Eddie Tay, Deputy Head, Business Unit 12, Knight Frank Property Asset Management
Dad to Ethan, 5 and Ellie, 3
What do you love about being a dad?
Being a Dad has given me many meaningful life lessons and experiences. I love seeing their smiles and innocent faces. It gives me the strength and motivation to be a better person every day.
What do you look forward to enjoying with your kid(s) in the near future?
I look forward to bringing my kids out for a drink, and exploring new places together.
How do dads play a greater role in their kids’ lives today?
Dads are no longer just the breadwinner of the family. They are more hands-on, and also play an active role in parenting and nurturing the kids. Now that I have two kids, I am more mindful of my actions and behaviors as I would like to be a good role model. I would like them to be proud of me.
The biggest lesson you learned about yourself through fatherhood.
Fatherhood is about giving unconditional and selfless love without expecting anything in return.
Evan Chung, Head, Knight Frank Property Network
Dad to Chrizavier, 7, Raeshaun, 5, Raychelle, 4, Raelynn, 2 and Chrishaun, 3 months
What do you love about being a dad?
Enjoying family time and bonding with the children in activities that they enjoy, or even just the simple act of spending time with them and then seeing their appreciation and how they feel loved. One other amazing thing is when I return from work, all four of them jump on me (#5 can’t jump yet), telling me how they miss and love me!
What do you look forward to enjoying with your kid(s) in the near future?
It’s quite a ‘zoo’ with five kids, my wife and I, and two helpers! We would look forward to possibly going on a cruise together, which would probably be more manageable at this point.
How do dads play a greater role in their kids’ lives today?
Dads definitely play a much bigger role given shared parenting responsibilities and dual income households being the norm. However, I always believe that whether you want to be a parent-by-default, or a real parent who provides for but nurtures their children, is a personal choice you make. It is vital for parents to have purposeful character-building time and activities, sharing life skills, being good role models and inculcating values that go far beyond what can be taught in a classroom.
The biggest lesson you learnt about yourself through fatherhood.
Time is the most precious thing. Enjoy the years as your children grow up, be there and be present in their lives to savour every step of the journey. Do not defer it for later, as the lost years cannot be recovered.
Shawn Teo, Assistant Manager, Occupier Strategy and Solutions
Dad to Skylar, 6 months
What do you love about being a dad?
Waking up to her crying can be frustrating. However, the moment I see her smile, all that stress is gone. Being there during her growth journey is amazing; seeing her progress from lying on her back to being able to flip over, or from drinking milk to eating solid food, reaching each milestone warms my heart.
What do you look forward to enjoying with Skylar in the near future?
I’m looking forward to our first family trip overseas in July, and of course, her first steps.
How do dads play a greater role in their kids’ lives today?
Despite my wife being the main caregiver, I still try my best to be familiar with everything she does for Skylar so that I can step up to take on the role when necessary. I suppose the role of a dad nowadays has changed; we have evolved from just playing with kids to being able to take on the role of a main caregiver.
The biggest lesson you learnt about yourself through fatherhood.
Parenthood is a journey filled with ups and downs. Always remember to care for the mother's emotional needs, besides just being there.
Steven Chew, Leasing Manager, Knight Frank Property Asset Management
Dad to Amanda, 30 and Annabelle, 26
What do you love about being a dad?
To be part of my daughters’ growing up journey, watching and guiding them. And witnessing their achievements with pride.
How do you spend time with your daughters?
Weekends brunches, and discovering new coffee joints and cafes together while catching up. Conversation topics can range from sports to movies, career to current affairs, fashion to food.
How do dads play a greater role in their kids’ lives today?
Recognising that everyone is different, and encouraging our kids to pursue their dreams and achieve their potential. It’s also important to remind them that if anything is worth doing, it is worth doing it well.
The biggest lesson you learnt about yourself through fatherhood.
I have been able to be a leader and role model to my kids, successfully imparting core values and seeing them grow with empathy and respect.
Vincent Mok, Building Manager, Knight Frank Property Asset Management
Dad to Samuel, 30, Dorothy, 27 and Grace, 23
What do you love about being a dad?
I am the master of the home. I communicate, eat, play and share daily happenings with my family. We also pray for each other.
How do you spend time with your family?
A Saturday morning jog and badminton games at Admiralty Park. Sometimes, we cycle around the area, before shopping for the week’s groceries. On Sundays, we attend church services together.
How do dads play a greater role in their kids’ lives today?
Dads play an important role in the family. I feel that parents must not be too strict in every area. My kids’ friends come over to ours, and my wife and I treat them as extended family members. Fatherhood has taught me that a home in harmony is the definition of true happiness.
The biggest lesson you learnt about yourself through fatherhood.
I have learned the importance of happiness (from my heart), peace (living humbly, understanding that others may not know what they are doing, and to forgive and forget) and love (being joyful, and not harbouring hard feelings).