Sylvia Ann Hewlett's Parent Power

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In reading the article titled “Parent Power” by Sylvia Ann Hewlett, she discusses the struggles parents have today and how to support parents so they can be successful. The fact that the laws we have in place for FLMA and short term disability only apply to businesses with fifty or more employees, saddens me. Although, I understand these benefits are expensive and would be difficult for small businesses to offer them. There should be something that could be done to assist parents that work in these businesses, so that they can take the necessary time to care for their young children. As Sylvia mentions these parents do not have time or energy necessary to provide the love and attention to their kids, because it is difficult when working so much to get by (Hewlett, 1998). This is a struggle that does not discriminate, by race, religion or gender. Moms and dads are frustrated, with or without job protection, cannot afford to be home to take care of themselves or their children unless they have a paid leave. …show more content…

I was emotionally unstable to leave my child with someone I did not know. The costs of daycare were so much that, I went to work and never really brought home additional money. I had to leave the job I loved, to work for a Corporation that provided benefits. Thankfully, during this transition my mother helped with free daycare until we could get on our feet again. I carried a lot of guilt to not be able to provide her the love and attention she needed but happy that grandma could help balance us. My second child I had the opportunity to stay home with my daughter for a full six weeks paid. What a difference that made in me, and my

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