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Should men get paternity leave?

( bbs.chinadaily.com.cn) Updated: 2015-03-12 07:54
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Chris (UK)

I feel lucky to have been able to take two weeks of paternity leave here in the UK. Our system regarding paternity and maternity leave isn't as perfect as many European countries, but it really made such a difference being able to have those two weeks.

Should men get paternity leave?

British Prime Minister David Cameron, right, with his wife Samantha, pose in Cornwall, England, Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, where the family were on holiday. On Tuesday Aug 24 2010 the Camerons announced the birth of their fourth child, a girl, while still on vacation. Samantha Cameron had been expected to give birth in September, and arrangements made for the PM to take paternity leave. [Photo/IC]

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