Why Do a Relatively Low Percentage of Men Take Paternity

question 26

Multiple Choice

Why do a relatively low percentage of men take paternity leave?

• A) Men who are not single parents are not covered in the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• B) Employers typically reject paternity leave applications because employees are likely to obtain such leaves under fraudulent conditions.
• C) Men have a perception that it is not considered socially acceptable for them to stay home for child-related reasons.
• D) A provision in the Family and Medical Leave Act mandates that only one parent per family can take leaves, which are usually taken by the mother.

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