Positive impact of Paternity leave
Articles, stats, and reports to help build the case for increasing paternity and parental leave (with a UK and US focus but relevant for most countries)
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Even, simply, the sacrifice — I think that’s a fair word in our society, the sacrifice that taking time off of work, given that it’s not widely accepted and that there are penalties associated with it — demonstrates that “Hey, I’m gonna value my family. It’s not all about work.” Even just that act matters.
Lizzy Francis • What Happens When Dads Take Paternity Leave — And When They Don't
More evidence that SPL isn’t working, especially for low income families
And then there’s the traditional sort of aspect of fatherhood. You know, if we think about what makes a good father, the norm of breadwinning, of being the main financial provider, is still very prevalent in our conceptions of fatherhood. Now, we’ve progressed a bit. In the past, we viewed fathers only as financial providers, and I don’t think that... See more
Lizzy Francis • What Happens When Dads Take Paternity Leave — And When They Don't
Deeply ingrained ideas around ideal workers and ideal fathers: fathers = breadwinner. Fathers are involved in care but not at the expense of breadwinning.
Business reasons and policy template for increasing paternity leave in the UK
In summary, the authors note, “taking time off work following the birth of a child may enable fathers to become more engaged parents, contributing to reduced role conflicts, a more equitable division of household labor, and stronger relationships with mothers.”
Arash Emamzadeh • The Relationship and Parenting Benefits of Paternity Leave
Useful summation of a few key points
With a renewed sense of priorities, some fathers started to make positive changes in their work lives. One said that it led to “changing my network to work more closely with other parents who have similar focus, identifying sponsors who can help plan a path back that balances both family and career.” Some suggested that taking paternity leave may h... See more
Karl Moore • A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal
Paternity leave allows dads to step back and get perspective on their careers and current jobs (in a positive way)
Previous guide/advice to Googlers about how and when to take paternity leave (Google has a generous scheme). Look at the example options for how to take leave (Options A, B, C)
One study by Saxbe and colleagues highlights the potential power of paternity leave in shaping the dad brain. The research teams compared brain scans in first-time fathers in California with those of first-time fathers in Spain. Both groups of fathers showed changes. However, comparing the two countries showed interesting differences. One key diffe... See more
Molly Dickens • How Paternity Leave Helps Dads’ Brains Adapt to Parenting
Difference between Californian and Spanish fathers lead to one explanation: More generous paternity leave in Spain showed more neurological changes to Spanish dads’ brains
“The strict eligibility criteria do not help either. Both parents must be continuously employed by their employer for 41 weeks before their child’s birth. There is also an income threshold. Combined, these two factors shut a lot of families out.”
“Even if you are eligible and meet all the criteria, SPL can be hard to organise and arrange. It require... See more
“Even if you are eligible and meet all the criteria, SPL can be hard to organise and arrange. It require... See more
Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg • Shared Parental Leave is Failing to Deliver for Dads | Blog | Mix Diversity
Eligibility and complexity to apply also discourage not just parents but employers from offering SPL