"Misinformation about leave policies contributes to fathers feeling unable to engage fully with their newborns, highlighting the need for cultural and legislative changes."
"Harrington emphasizes that fathers wish to be equally involved in caregiving, despite traditional expectations steering them towards breadwinning."
The state of parental leave in the U.S. is poor, particularly for fathers who desire to be more involved in their children's lives. Brad Harrington's work at Boston College sheds light on this topic by demonstrating that many fathers wish to share caregiving responsibilities equally with their partners, yet societal expectations and a lack of supportive leave policies often discourage this. Studies reveal a significant disconnect between fathers' desires and their actual participation in caregiving, pointing to the need for better leave policies and cultural shifts to support paternal engagement.
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