I don't see a problem with parents being given the freedom to attend to their families.
However, that same freedom needs to be given to people without kids as well. Just because we do not have children doesn't mean we don't have doctor, dentist, accountant, etc. appointments that occaisonally need to be taken care of during work hours.
I was thinking today on my way to work that I needed an Amy business day, as personal errands and appointments were piling up.
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