Having a newborn isn't a task put against you. You elected for it. Don't perpetuate the idea that some credit is owed to parents as if it's not a year long vacation.
Nowhere did I say it was a task put against you or that something is owed to parents. This is a perk being offered by the company, just like free lunches or monthly team outings.
It's a very attractive perk for couples looking to have a family and will like engender loyalty within that cohort.
It's a very attractive perk for couples looking to have a family and will like engender loyalty within that cohort.