They do it in Canada. Kind of seem sexist to not allow it.
2007-07-19 06:53:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Right, I know about FMLA but it's unpaid. My husband had to do it that way..
2007-07-19 06:58:03 · update #1
Modsax-I guess the same people who'll be paying for those Iraqi refugees...you and I.
;-)
2007-07-19 07:17:05 · update #2
YES! Especially if the mother hard a very hard labor and delivery or problems including a c-section and is still in pain or unable to fully take care of herself as well besides a newborn baby.
It would have been wonderful to have my husband home with me for the first week while I was barely able to stand up to go to the bathroom from the pain from my c-section. I had to have my sister come stay with me so I could have help with the baby as well as help for myself in healing.
It is a law in California I believe that allows Family Leave for any reason. A full explanation can be found through the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing at:
http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/News/Bulletin-Paid%20Family%20Leave%2012-31-03%20web.htm
People should use it and not abuse it - but if no one uses it it is no good!
2007-07-19 07:03:41 · answer #1 · answered by enn 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Paternity/Maternity leave should be granted because of need, not gender. What needs to be considered is what is best for the child and what role the parent(s) have. Alternatives to the "leave "concept has been initiated in the corporate world with child care centers, parenting assistant services and shared job time. France offers a period of nanny services to offset the impact on busy families. There are many ways the child's needs can be met and all need to be explored.
2007-07-19 07:08:15 · answer #2 · answered by Lou 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
AFTER BIRTH, not during pregnancy. To any women who said baby's don't need their fathers, WHAT, and the woman could sure use him too. A couple of days is good though, especially while your healing. I suggest if your wife/girlfriend is pregnant, be prepared to take your vacation time. If you maintain a good relationship with your employer, you should be fine. If you are a single dad, and the mom left out on you. Than 100 percent agree, a man should not have to lose his job to adapt to fatherhood.
2016-05-17 11:15:35 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes because a lot of times the woman is too sore to care for the baby by themselves. I know after I had my first son, I had trouble walking for like a week.
2007-07-19 06:58:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here in the US it can be done. Some have used FMLA (Family Leave and Medical Act) to do it.
2007-07-19 06:57:31 · answer #5 · answered by RB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its a great idea, but who pays for it. In Canada, taxes pay for it. I am not sure that everyone would be OK with that here. Who do we include? Baby daddy drama? Gay couples that adopt? or just married men and women?
2007-07-19 07:14:29 · answer #6 · answered by modsax 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the baby came out of them....
Anyway, they get time off, when the work day is over. They can drive straight home.
2007-07-19 07:01:32 · answer #7 · answered by Internet User 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes they should do it, maybe not as long as the woman. the father needs to be there in the begining to i think!
2007-07-19 06:57:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
US federal law allows for it.
2007-07-19 06:57:55 · answer #9 · answered by Aunt Karen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep. it is a great idea. just not 6 weeks as they do not have a uterus to take care of.
2007-07-19 06:58:35 · answer #10 · answered by Sherry L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋