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Paternity leave is rarely fully utilized

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Even when offered, the stigma against fathers taking time off is a powerful cultural deterrent. Many men leave massive amounts of paid paternity leave sitting on the table entirely out of fear that stepping away to hold their newborn will permanently derail their career trajectory.

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