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Maternity Leave in the United States - 6 views

www.forbes.com/...-comes-to-paid-maternity-leave

personal+freedoms maternity+leave health

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  • dia2056159 on 28 Jan 18
     
    This article discusses how the United States is behind when it comes to providing paid maternity leave. The United States does not guarantee paid maternity leave.
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  • rajakhelena on 29 Jan 18
     
    This is a very sad topic, i think everyone should be able to get maternity leave no matter the standards because there is nothing more beautiful than seeing a mother and father so happy with their new born baby. I believe that people should have longer maternity leave.
  • tay2171950 on 29 Jan 18
     
    I think everyone should be able to have maternity leave because its important for the mother and father to be with their baby. I think they should also be paid while taking this time off because they still need to be able to support the child and that cant be done if they are not making money.
  • jalisa2018 on 29 Jan 18
     
    With the evidence that researchers have uncovered within their study on new mothers; these findings can be very alarming. Especially, the diagnose of postpartum depression. This is great evidence that can support this continuous debate.
  • sonyacorona on 29 Jan 18
     
    Pregnancy is the most beautiful thing a mother can experience, but at the same the most painful. With maternity leave mothers and fathers can have that time to recover and get back to their daily routines.
  • mig2146362 on 30 Jan 18
     
    My wife gave birth to our daughter back in August, she is a school teacher and it's very heartbreaking to know that current practices in the state of Arizona have defined pregnancy as a "short term disability." True there are aspects that are disabling, but the definition itself is what removes the obligation of the state to pay for leave, instead leaving woman in the education sector to pay for supplemental health care as current healthcare for public workers does not support pregnancy. At least in our case, I'm sure there are very rare exceptions.
  • jaz2153385 on 30 Jan 18
     
    The U.S. needs to recognize that mothers need way more time than they actually get for maternity leave! Giving birth is such a beautiful but extremely painful and tiring/draining thing that women need time to recuperate from.
  • dav2249597 on 30 Jan 18
     
    I believe in maternity leave in just about any work place. The mother gets it rough and the thought of not getting paid maternity leave just stinks. I also believe that husbands should get maternity leave. Like, what if the mother has a higher paid job, and it is the dad that stays home?
  • katelinlea1 on 04 Sep 18
     
    With the USA coming in last in maternity leave rights, Rita Ruben talks about the injustice the work place creates by not giving mothers the time and money they need to welcome their newest member of their families. Some countries even offer paid paternity leave, but in the USA, FMLA only saves your job as a mother. No pay or fathers allowed.
  • sha2188727 on 04 Sep 18
     
    This article points out the US is the last of the fairly developed countries when it comes to advancement in women's maternity leave. The article talks about studies that have shown how a women's maternity leave can have an impact on her overall health and well-being.
  • cla2175938 on 04 Sep 18
     
    I think the author made a very important comment by saying, "The mother's mental and physical health can be an important route through which infants are affected by parents' employment decisions." I totally agree with this. How can we ignore our health after having a baby. I have 5 children and I was fortunate enough to not have to work. I was able to stay home and heal, and most importantly bond with my baby. I recovered well post child birth, and I was able to be the best mother I could be to my children.
  • alannahmattal on 07 Sep 18
     
    This is a huge social injustice towards the mothers who have just given birth. Making maternity leave as a paid family leave is wrong because the mothers have to later make up all the time they took off to care for their newborn, which can be months.
  • kay2152202 on 01 Sep 19
     
    I think new moms definitely get the shaft when it comes to maternity leave. Just watching people in my life have their kids, and the struggles that can come after besides adjusting to new life I think it is a complete injustice that new moms don't have the option to have more paid time, separate from their regular PTO.
  • julianaramirez on 02 Sep 19
     
    It's truly heartbreaking to think about the struggles that many mothers have to face. They were just introduced to motherhood and already have to worry about not being able to have the time or money that is deserved. Most of all, the time needed to recover post birth.
  • seanburns89 on 02 Sep 19
     
    I think that maternity leave is vitally important for a mother and her child. However, what about fathers the child is just as much theirs yet little to no maternity leave is given. Usually if they take the time off for the birth of the child it comes out of their paid time off if they would like an extended amount of time.
  • dev2154967 on 03 Sep 19
     
    The United States definitely falls behind compared to most modernized countries in-regards to this. The fact that studies show much higher results for emotional bonding between parents, and the retention of employees for the company they're employed for, when giving maternal/paternal leave. I understand the reason why it's difficult for many American businesses to be competitive to some European industries that can have months off at a time for this, but even a couple paid weeks may make all the difference at a minimum for both parents, to adapt, and prepare for their new schedule/lives.
  • smileyamber08 on 03 Sep 19
     
    I feel like every women should be guaranteed paid maternity leave. The government constantly wants us to re produce to keep the world going, so they should encourage women that they'll be fine with money and won't have to worry about missing work.
  • and2181940 on 03 Sep 19
     
    Maternity leave should be a MUST. Pregnancy is tough and the delivery is life changing. Mother's go through all different kinds of changes. It is unfair for a mother to have to go through these changes all while worrying about having to go to work and missing and wondering how her child might be doing.
kristinacalhoun

Of 41 countries, only U.S. lacks paid parental leave | Pew Research Center - 0 views

www.pewresearch.org/...s-mandated-paid-parental-leave

Maternity+Leave Paid+maternity US+Falls Behind

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  • kristinacalhoun on 10 Feb 17
     
    This article briefly talks about paid maternity leave. The U.S. is the only country that does not have a national paid leave mandate. This article is centered on the way mandated paid maternity leave is handled in other countries in the world. The range is from 2 months to 1.5 years of paid leave.
  • allymatache on 20 Apr 17
     
    Do you agree with not having paid maternity leave? I think it would be nice to be paid while you are away, but at the same time, you're not working so why should you be getting paid while others are working in that meantime?
kristinacalhoun

Daddy Track: The Case for Paternity Leave - The Atlantic - 2 views

www.theatlantic.com/...355746

father+bonding paternity+paid leave Parental+paid

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  • kristinacalhoun on 10 Feb 17
     
    This article discusses the benefits of paid paternity leave. Fathers are more likely to be more involved in child rearing if they take parental leave to bond.
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  • allymatache on 20 Apr 17
     
    In my opinion, paternity leave isn't something that should be issued. They can bond with the child when they get home from their job. Meanwhile, the mother just stays home and takes care of the baby since she'll have to rest and recover those few weeks post giving birth anyways.
  • arm2161207 on 02 Sep 17
     
    I was in agreement until they started throwing in, it makes you a better father and gender equality. I have four kids, no paternity leave, and I bathe them, help with homework, and change diapers. Paternity leave helps progress women? Far reach.
  • des2019432 on 02 Sep 17
     
    Pros and cons to fathers getting maternity leave depending on the family and if its paid too of course. My opinion is if you have other small children who need to be attended to after just giving birth, need assistants due to some complications after giving birth or if a father wants to share 6 wks at home with his new baby then why not give them maternity leave? Then you have independent women who don't need dad at home getting in the way or adding to her list of chores all while caring for a new baby. If my husband was on maternity leave I would have a "honey-do list" for him, diaper changing tasks and cooking meals.
arielyokley

U.S. Dead Last Among Developed Countries When It Comes To Paid Maternity Leave - 0 views

www.forbes.com/...-comes-to-paid-maternity-leave

personal+freedoms labor+issues maternity+leave paid+leave FMLA personal+freedom

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  • arielyokley on 11 Sep 16
     
    According to the International Labor Organizations, the United States is one of only two countries that do not guarantee paid leave for new mothers. This is surprising as we live in a country with such great freedoms, yet so many new mothers are forced to choose between earning an income and caring for their new baby. While there are many corporations who are beginning to offer this benefit (as well as paternity leave), the organizations in our country, as a whole, are not making this a priority.
amb2065920

US Is Still Only Industrialized Nation Without Paid Maternity Leave - 0 views

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  • amb2065920 on 11 Sep 16
     
    : Dina Bakst with A Better Balance explained to ABC News how unpaid leave affects the family. There can be long term financial issues such as credit card debt or even bankruptcy as a result of taking that time off. Offering paid leave will provide a sense of security for these
amb2065920

Lots Of Other Countries Mandate Paid Leave. Why Not The U.S.? - 0 views

www.npr.org/...date-paid-leave-why-not-the-us

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  • amb2065920 on 11 Sep 16
     
    Democratic presidential nominees Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders are both fighting for stronger paid leave laws, including paid vacation and paid maternity leave. This will be helpful in keeping women in the workforce.
  • arielyokley on 11 Sep 16
     
    I'm interested in this topic too. I feel that organizations who offer this benefit will see the return from the parent when they return to work. I've seen some new mothers return to work when they are not ready, and they end up having decreased performance, or end up looking for new work a few weeks later so they can be with their new baby more. This creates more cost for the company than paid leave would have.
kristinacalhoun

Paid Parental Leave In The United States - 0 views

www.dol.gov/...leave_in_the_united_states.pdf

Pregnancy+Discrimination Parental+paid Maternity+Leave

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  • kristinacalhoun on 10 Feb 17
     
    This PDF goes in depth with laws and propositions related toMaternity leave and pregnancy in the US.
marcad

Should men get paternity leave from work? - 2 views

www.debate.org/...-get-paternity-leave-from-work

personal+freedom paternity leave maternity leave fathers paid leave debate argument

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  • lac2151813 on 29 Jan 17
     
    Do you believe men should get paternity leave from work? This site provides both sides to whether fathers should get time off of work to help raise and care for their children or not. Comment below your thoughts!
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  • sau2124985 on 30 Jan 17
     
    I noticed that some of the arguments against men getting paternity leave are that the women do all of the work, so the men do not deserve it. I think this is a foolish argument because it is contradicting. If the mom does all of the hard work, why not give the father paternity leave in order to help her with the baby? The father cannot do anything about the growing baby in her stomach and all of the side effects that come with it, however, he can help feed the baby, change the baby, and put the child to sleep. It is not a vacation, it is time given to spend with their newborn child and assist in one of the most difficult phases of being a parent.
  • lukevolk on 30 Jan 17
     
    I fully support this debate. Men should be afforded the right to be a parent just as much as a mother is.
  • emilyward94 on 30 Jan 17
     
    I agree, men should be able to get time off from work so they can also spend time with their new baby!
  • sarahkeeler on 30 Jan 17
     
    I had a conversation with a coworker recently. We didn't understand why men are not offered Paternity leave at several companies including the one I work for. I believe that men need the time to bond with their children just as much as the mother does.
  • bil2040400 on 30 Jan 17
     
    I would have loved it if my husband could have taken time off from work when my children were born. Things aren't as clearly defined as they used to be. There aren't mens jobs and womens jobs. My husband helped me with all of my children, as well as working a full time job. It's up to each family to decide what works for them. We have stay at home dads now and moms who work and everything in between.
  • rbailey7759 on 30 Jan 17
     
    This is an interesting topic, that I haven't herd before. It should be up to the man. although the women are the ones who are actually pregnant...
  • nin2136383 on 30 Jan 17
     
    I would have loved if my husband could have had paternity leave from work when I had my children. It also depends on the circumstances in the family household. Can they afford for both to be on leave?
  • marcad on 27 Jan 18
     
    This website is a debating website that states a question and shows you people's responses from both sides (yes or no.) It doesn't necessarily hold factual information from one person, but can give insightful opinions or facts from a lot of people to help build your own argument.
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