— #1 gift: presence of mom and dad.
A safe environment to SG citizens is a gift by the entire government, not just the ministers, but every member of the government. Likewise, I am instrumental to sustain this “presence”.

— #2 gift: My healthy long life and my presence throughout their adult lives.
One of the least mentioned but most valuable resources I can give my kids is my live presence due to my healthy longevity.

I can be a guide and a steady hand (舵手) in their life journeys. Even at age 80 I can be a role model for them, sharing my wisdom, otherwise my lessons learnt. This is what I value most in my dad.

I can remain in charge of my assets, and train them to manage for me.

Look at grandpa or grandma. Their presence has a net-positive effect, because they are not yet dependent and burdensome.

— Gift: Lifelong habits? I think this is overvalued. Lifelong habits are not easily transferred across generations. It demands effort on my part and on their part.
— Gift: Education beyond certificates? I think this is overvalued. Education is 70% achieved by themselves and perhaps 20% by parenting and 10% environmental.
— Gift: financial inheritance? Very tangible benefit. This benefit is very much enhanced if thanks to longevity I am available to “administer” it.