Should Companies offer Paternity Leave

1. For years maternity leave has been a benefit that has been provided for mothers-to-be by employers and companies. However, there are not too many companies that provide the same benefit to fathers-to-be. Companies should offer paternity leave for expectant fathers. By offering paternity leave for fathers-to-be companies allow fathers to be a benefit of paid or unpaid time off work to care for their child, make arrangements for the child's welfare, and preparation for the adoption of a child

a. Offering paternity leave for fathers -to-be allows time off work to care for their child

i. Fathers are able to care for the child as they grow through their first stage of life

ii. Fathers are able to get to know their child and their child's needs

iii. Fathers are able to attend their child's birth & other procedures as well

b. Offering paternity leave for fathers-to-be allows fathers to make arrangements for their child's welfare

i. Father and mothers need time to find a trusted pediatrician

ii. Fathers can help in searching for adequate child-care

iii. Father's can assist mother's who have had cesarean deliveries

c. Offering paternity leave for fathers offer time to prepare for the adoption of a child

i. Some adoptions may involve a child who resides in another country & parents are usually asked to provide travel arrangements for the child.

ii. Fathers are most likely needed in the final adoption steps of the adoption i.e. signing and dating proper forms

iii. Allows fathers time to be sure if adoption is a process they still want to consider before final adoption procedures begin

2. In conclusion, companies should offer paternity leave for fathers-to-be to. In doing so they allow their employee essential time to care for their child, make arrangements for their child and time to prepare for the adoption of a child if infertility is an issue.

Works Cited

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