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Paternity Leave: Why Men Don't Take It, But Should

NPR
Published February 25, 2014 at 10:44 AM CST

New mothers usually take at least some time off after delivering a baby, but dads are less likely to take leave. Advocates are pushing more dads to take paternity leave, and employers to offer it.

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