Europe is giving more parental leave to its workers
And fathers are getting more
Parents OFTEN feel they can do nothing right. Whether they are too cautious or too relaxed, someone will think they are doing it wrong. And the conundrums begin before childbirth: how much time to take off work afterwards? Too little and they will miss out on valuable time with the offspring; too long, and their boss may write them off as slackers. It is not just parents who worry about this. Policymakers have mulled the question for decades.
This article appeared in the Europe section of the print edition under the headline “Bringing up baby”
Europe March 23rd 2024
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