Paternity Leave Quotes

“Sweden had paternity-leave policies in place for years but found that few men were taking advantage of the benefit. While women felt comfortable taking time off to be with baby, men worried that they would look less dedicated to their careers if they did the same. So the Swedish government implemented a “use it or lose it” policy, mandating that the country’s thirteen-month parental leave cannot only be used by one parent – the other parent must use at least two months of the leave, or both lose those months entirely. Today 85% of Swedish fathers take paternity leave. The policy has helped redefine notions of masculinity and femininity in the already-egalitarian country.”
― Emily Matchar, Homeward Bound: Why Women are Embracing the New Domesticity

“Many men no longer want to be identified just by their jobs," said Bengt Westerberg, the country's former deputy prime minister.”
― Emily Matchar, Homeward Bound: Why Women are Embracing the New Domesticity

“No need for paternity leave, as I've opted to raise children like a gecko and abandon my babies at birth.”
― Scott Seiss, The Customer Is Always Wrong: An Unhinged Guide to Everything That Sucks About Work