[AnimalMuppet]

Four weeks vacation, and 6 months (?) parental leave. Four years is a big reach, even for Europe.

But yes, Europe does much better at this than the US. Can the US culture change enough to give what Europe gives? Maybe, but I'm doubtful.

But until it does, my point remains - in the world we actually live in, you can't have it all. You have to choose between various less-than-what-you-want options.

[lazyasciiart]

One year parental leave in the countries I am familiar with.

[MrGando]

Chile has 6 paid months of leave for the mother (it's a law, not subject to the employer).

[nicoburns]

Not to mention 35-40 hour work weeks.