Paid leave means stronger families, children, workplaces, and communities.
71% of registered voters support paid leave for parents. Conservatives can lead the debate with budget-neutral proposals and no mandates on business.
A pro-family policy conservatives should support.
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New fathers who spend time with their baby in the first few weeks are more involved in childrearing later.
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Instead of a new baby creating a financial crisis, what if new parents could be supported to stay home and bond with their baby and family? Currently, a quarter of new mothers return to work within two weeks of giving birth. Fathers go back even sooner, although studies show those home during this time are more likely to be involved in future child-rearing activities. Statistics on the health of families in the US is troubling with marriage and childbirth rates plummeting. Meanwhile, infant mortality rates are the highest in the developed world.
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Idaho small business owner and family advocate calls for paid family leave. https://t.co/SkUTqSWF8x #PaidLeaveFamily #PaidFamilyLeave
Fortunately, momentum is growing in support of paid family leave and conservative Members of Congress have stepped up to lead with three plans having been introduced that would support new parents after the birth or adoption of a child. Notice these plans are all voluntary, are fiscally responsible, and have no mandates on businesses. It is time for conservatives to lead on this important pro-family policy!
