Question 8 - 11th Grade English Language Arts and Literacy: Research Practice Test for the SBAC

There is a social stigma associated with men who want to take paternity leave after the birth of a child, and he may face negative criticism for this decision from friends, coworkers, and even family members

Granting men paternity leave helps increase mothers’ incomes as women can re-enter the workforce sooner, giving both partners an increased sense of self-worth.

Studies suggest that fathers who take paternity leave have an increased role in child-care-related tasks, and their involvement may have lasting impact on their children’s performance in school.

A child’s brain develops significantly in the weeks and months following birth, and the interactions, relationships, and experiences babies are exposed to can set the stage for the rest of their lives.