Should Parents Get Paid Paternity Leave?

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“Separating a mom from her baby, because she does not have sufficient income to stay home, is NOT a family value, it is the opposite. That is why I will fight for 12 weeks of paid family leave.” -Sen. Bernie Sanders. Maternity and paternity leave (including adoption leave) is paid leave that an employee is entitled to, in order to care for their newborn or recently adopted child. The period of such leave varies in different countries, and generally includes both a legally enforceable maternity leave and maternity pay. Some employees have employment contracts that are more generous. Employers in the United States should be required to provide employees with paid parental leave because when a employer just had or adopt a baby, it is important for the employer (woman or man) to bond and take care of the newborn welfare, while also maintaining a high income to care for the family. Paid parental helps new family by reducing the challenges with a new family or income. Becoming a new parent is a huge undertaking, and for parents who are forced to take unpaid family leave, the situation becomes infinitely more challenging. (Rachel Gillett) Becoming a …show more content…

Women are more likely to breastfeed when they take paternity leave, and longer leave increases both the likelihood and duration of breastfeeding. Breastfeeding can reduce the risk of health problems like diarrheal disease, respiratory illnesses, asthma, acute ear infection, obesity, Type 2 diabetes, leukemia, and sudden infant death syndrome.(Motherly) Women who breastfeed, when they go on paid paternity leave, are mostly likely keep the infant clear of any sickness and diseases. A more generous paternity leave during the birth of a first child is associated with reduced depression symptoms in late life.(Motherly) After birth, the mom and child bonding will build a healthier relationship for the both of the child and

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