[paulryanrogers]

In the US there is some pushback to giving families any more government benefits from the childless. Now that I have children it's very clear to me why such benefits are a need. This seems even more important as corporations dominate our culture with ever-increasing competitive pressures.

Still, paying out benefits does mean a sacrifice from somewhere else--even if it'll be a long-term gain for all. Education and life experience changed my entrenched views, so perhaps it can do the same for others.

(Full disclosure: I've worked for employers with no parental leave whatsoever.)