Luiz 4,253 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Sweden just trumpeted a generous enhancement to its national parental leave law: new dads will receive more paid baby-bonding time, and they’re required to take it.While the U.S. continues to lag behind most developed nations in guaranteeing paid family leave to its workforce (hint: it doesn’t), Sweden is bolstering its widely praised paid parental leave program to further benefit fathers. Currently, Swedish law requires that dads take at least two of the 16 available months offered to new parents, while the remaining months are divvied up however parents choose.In a fiercer push for gender equality, however, the Swedish government announced that in 2016 dads will be required to take at least three months of job-protected leave – time that mothers cannot use. The ultimate aim? To encourage fathers to take on a larger childcare role in a country where the workforce is largely male-dominated: in 2013, about 75% of men worked full-time, compared to only 40% of women.The adjustment appears exceedingly generous in comparison to paid leave options in the U.S., where responsibility is left to states and employers to enact or improve upon parent-friendly policies.This week, Wall Street’s investment banking giant Goldman Sachs led the pack in paternity leave progress after introducing a welcome tweak to its policy:“We are pleased to announce a global enhancement to our existing two-week parenting leave policy for non-primary caregivers,” Goldman Sachs announced in an internal memo obtained by Business Insider. “…Non-primary caregivers will be offered four weeks of paid leave following the birth or legal adoption of a child, either by their spouses or domestic partners.”The bump from two to four weeks of paid leave for fathers and other “non-primary caregivers” is part of the firm’s effort to accommodate two-income households, same-s-x parents and the increasingly egalitarian structure of American families. “Goldman Sachs has an ongoing commitment to the changing dynamics of today’s families and the diversity of our workforce,” Leslie Shribman, a spokesperson for Goldman Sachs told msnbc. “We understand that it is important for both parents to have time at home and share responsibilities after the birth or adoption of a child.” full http://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/baby-steps-paternity-leave I disapprove of what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curunir 7,510 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 hold my beer while i move to sweden & become a daddy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotboy 1,700 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 come here daddys Remember that you are unique. Like everyone else. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bette Davis 12,742 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Can I move to Sweden already? I already look the part Cold as ice cream, but still as sweet. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serendipity 7,821 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 It's very nice way for the fathers to bond with their children See talent here-->http://bit.ly/2eqeUxK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonsterMum 2,532 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 It´s fair, we only get 2 days here for the fathers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveandMagic 1,731 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 I like it! There are a lot of fathers out there that would like to be with their kids, especially in those early years. This myth that the primary child rearing should only the mothers job is absurd. Mommies need help. And there are a lot of dad's that WANT to be hands on. I think it's wonderful. Now both father and mother can be there during that demanding time (even if they have to alternate) with-out the extra stress of work. Also here's something else to think about: when I was little my mother was a stay-at-home mother, and my dad worked very long hours. How difficult do you think he had adjusting to my 3 a.m. feedings?We need more (and longer) maternity leave, for BOTH parents. Just repeat to yourself, "It's just a show. I should really just relax." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luc 4,776 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 Great!Pregnancy, birth and first months post-birth are the most crucial for a child. You need to pay a lot of attention to your kid, eat well, take good care, try to make your child used to different environments, get your kid in touch with different bacteria outside, let your baby interact with others and a lot more for a healthy, social and intelligent child. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giorno Giovanna 3,178 Posted June 3, 2015 Share Posted June 3, 2015 best country of the world tbqmfh このジョルノジョヴァンナ夢がある Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bionic 50,111 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Eurovision's impact! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAMROD 117,117 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Meninist made this happen aren;t they? Joke aside, goodto hear! Hope new dads will able to maximize their quality time with babies along with wife. (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ✧*:･ﾟ ᶠʳᵒⁿᵗ ᵗᵒʷᵃʳᵈ ᵉⁿᵉᵐʸ (*´艸｀*) ♡♡♡ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
faux 2,190 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 It´s fair, we only get 2 days here for the fathers 2 days????? That's pathetic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighwayGuy 1,498 Posted June 4, 2015 Share Posted June 4, 2015 Countries based on socialism always seem to have the best policies I wish the UK was more socialist and not the conservative mess it is right now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuffMan69 0 Posted June 7, 2015 Share Posted June 7, 2015 Moving to Sweden now :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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