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It’s important to reframe these messages, I think, to focus more on “child development” than to focus specifically on women’s roles. I read this article replacing “women” with parents for similar reasons. My 16 month old could very easily sit with me in a private office space, and even WFH can occupy himself with books and toys. Usually he’ll come to me every 15-20 minutes for some exclusive attention, then resumes his play. But alas we focus so much on “productivity “ that, according to some metrics this makes folks like me “less productive”.

Meanwhile, I have very fond memories of my dad taking me to his job as an EE at Raytheon in the early 90s, and his cubicle buddies having so much fun with me there.

This is all great to show kids and makes for a better office environment. I don’t think the societal notion or forcing parents to jump through childcare hoops benefits anyone but the people making the most money.