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

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.

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.

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.