Puppies aren’t separated from their moms until ~8 weeks. Less than that is thought of as harmful or abusive.
One of the most common lengths of US paid family leave is ~6 weeks.
So yes, when we “let the market decide”on parental leave, “the market” treats people worse than dogs.
More excited than I let on about this, disappointing that this is still a big deal in 2019. These women are as qualified as any man to ever step out of the airlock. It doesn’t take an exterior set of genitals to be badass astronauts.
*Midwest dad at a restaurant who just paid his bill*
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Dad:
"You guys ready to rock and roll?"
Me - @Westar is out here taking care of our Decepticon.
Husband - I said a bad transformer
Well it sounds dangerous so thanks @westar for taking care of it!
Reason No. 14327 not to fly @united. First flight of the day, 6am plane overbooked, no flight crew, gate attendant leaves for another gate so we won’t bother her as our flight is delay half an hour. Half the people are going to miss their connection in ORD.