It is a small revolution in family policy, driven by the emergence of a generation of young fathers eager to be more present with their babies.
From July 1, paternity leave is reduced from 14 to 28 days, 7 of which are compulsory after the birth of the child.
A
"chance"
for Léonard, 30 years old.
This Parisian setting will be one of the first fathers to take advantage of it after the birth of their first child, scheduled for August.
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Will he hesitate to put aside his professional responsibilities for a few weeks to nurture?
“Of course not, he
says obviously.
It seems essential to me to support my wife after the physical and emotional ordeal of childbirth, to help her overcome the difficulties of the postpartum period.
I also want to be there to get to know our baby. ”
His only question concerns the distribution of the 28 days of new paternity leave, to be taken within six months of the birth.
"I will reflect with my
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