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While paternity leave went from two weeks to four weeks just a year ago, Brut looks back on the history of paternity leave in France, created 20 years ago.
Paternity leave is leave granted to men after the birth of their child. Since July 1, 2021, new dads have the right to 28 days off, 14 more than previously.
“We don’t have the chance to carry the babies ourselves, so carrying after the good word during this period is very good.”. Paternity leave aims to strengthen the role of the father and his ties with the baby.
Created 20 years ago, it extends since July 1, 2021 over 28 days, against 14 previously. Thanks to this measure, men can now take up to 1 month of leave when they have just had their child.
“I think we have other images now, other family values, so we want to participate more, even with the children, to be much more present than we were before.”
Granting paternity leave to men also makes it possible to share responsibilities between the two parents. “When we come back from the maternity ward, in general, the mother is rather tired. So, we like that the dad is there”.
In France, about 70% of fathers now take paternity leave. “It is also good that within the framework, I would say, of gender equality, fathers have certain rights vis-à-vis the children, and also possibilities in terms of leave”