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Originally Posted by Senusret I
I think this is related.....
Has anyone ever heard of a new father being given "paternity leave?"
That happened when I worked for a university.
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Not only have I heard of it, my husband is planning on taking some when our kids our born. (Our plan is about 3 weeks off for me then 3-6 months off for him.)
Under the FMLA, all employees get leave regardless of gender for medical-family situations... extends not just in parenting situations but also for taking care of another adult family member.
Allowing for paternity leave is required under the law, if you're giving maternity leave, as well. Many do not realize this, though, because unfortunately there are few fathers that ask to take extensive leave.
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However, getting leave is only part of the issue because what happens after the leave is over? Who takes care of the kids then? Should kids be in day care until 6pm every weekday, because in order for both parents to have professional careers in which they are not being penalized for rearing their children.