My local radio station is asking the question of... Should men take maternity leave?
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Trisha Had her baby
ANSWERS: 16
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I would, just like a week before the due date and a couple weeks after. I mean, men are allowed to so why not? Plus I'd be able to help my wife or whatever with...whatever she needs help with. Aren't I the best? :)
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I think it would be really nice if society would be as kind and just to the fathers as they are to the mothers. It is an incredible time in ANYone's life, and the mom needs a lot of rest that she rarely gets.
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that's kinda funny. My favourite talk radio guy is off on 4 months mat leave. His replacement is pretty good though. I think they should be allowed to absolutely. A lot of times it's easier that way financially, plus it gives the father much more time to bond at the early stage, if you think that's a cool thing
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My wife was due in Late January, but we had our kid in late December. Anyway, I arranged with my work for me to take a vacation that coincides with the arrival of said child. Being a good employee, they happily granted. Was actually off a week and two days, which was more than enough time needed. Still, would say No to the direct answer. There is no medical need for that to need to occur.
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It could be a good option... having the father help with the newborn, the house, the other children, the good people that shows up to see the mom and the baby, the in-laws... ahh..and, walking the dog and cooking...
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I think the dad should be there atleast a week. Some men don't take it, some do. I think it's a good idea.
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I really think they should.
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"Well how painful is it for a woman to give birth," when i was young! a contraction was used as meditation for women they wold focus on the word creation and repeatedly say this to help the baby grow in their womb. Maybe a man could be able to work and have the option to take at least 4 days of work and work the other three, but you never know! If a woman is coping at home for the first month maybe the man might end up working 5 to 6 days a week
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Absolutely. Having a new baby is tough. Men lose sleep too and their wives need all the help they can get. A few weeks off to get into a new routine and get the baby settled should just be a given.
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Yes, I think they should, He is the parent also, he would be a huge help to the mother, if he could help her out. Give their selves time to adjust having a new baby in the house.
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Yeah I think that would be very helpful to the mother, baby, and family.
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Sounds like a good idea, would give the family time to bond with each other. Giving fathers "maturnity" leave would also help the mother get more rest and also help with the other siblings.
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Both times, my ex-took 2 weeks off (the 2 weeks following the 2 weeks each of my parents took off) :) and of course that day and the day after. I think not only should they take it, it should be offered by they employer and be a fully paid leave.
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NO! But they should definitely take Parental Leave! :D
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Yes of course. I know when I have kids I am going to, and I think by law men are allowed to take up to 3 weeks for maternity leave without the risk of losing their job. Something like that. I feel when I have kids, and my son/daughter is looking around, seeing whats up, I want to be there so they know who I am in the beginning stages of their life.
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Yes. I think the first 6 months mom should stay home with baby...and the second 6 months is dad's turn. Lovely opportunity for very deep bonding. Newborns attach to mom first....at 6 months an infant has usually bonded with dad too....and he is more confidant about handling a sturdy baby vs a floppy newborn. ... speaking generally, of course.
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