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In reply to the discussion: what do childfree/childless people get instead of "parental leave?" [View all]Chemisse
(30,843 posts)Which benefits all of society and ensures the existance of a future generation, costs them dearly.
It is a HUGE fiinancial, emotional, and physical investment that couples make. All of society should support them in this venture.
It's not a workplace benefit; it is a societal benefit - one that can't even begin to repay couples for what they put into the job of parenting. Perhaps people without kids don't understand. Parents are essentially working 2 jobs - for years and years! It is really a huge personal sacrifice, when looked at from that vantage point.
Those couples who don't care to make that sacrifice shouldn't then get the same benefits as those who do.
If you really want time off for yourself, save all that money that you would have spent on children, and fund it yourself!