what do childfree/childless people get instead of "parental leave?"

[davidpdx]

517. I have had a read through the entire thread

While I have nothing against your argument, you seemed to hit a "third rail" issue from the responses.

As many have pointed out, rightly so, family leave applies to all family including spouses and parents.

I am also childless accept the fact that those who choose to have children need the time off to take care of their child, especially after they are born. I think fathers should be allowed some time off to help after their child is born to bond and help take care of their child.

My hope would be that if people take good care of their children, we have fewer kids growing up with serious issues which leads to them being put in prison. Mental health is something we need to be particularly concerned with in terms of children because left unchecked leaves society with young adults and adults who may be a danger to themselves and others.

As to the issue of volunteering, I would address that separate from this issue. I certainly advocate that all employees should have some time each month to volunteer as that helps make our society better. Mixing the two issues though doesn't make much sense.