More time for daddy

Fathers will be able to take up to six months' paternity leave while their child's mother returns to work under new government proposals, earning them the legal right to take the place of the mother at home for the last three months of her nine-month maternity leave. The advancement of flexible working rights for parents is generally regarded as welcome progress for families, who are then able to make decisions based on what suits their lifestyle and finances best. However, it is estimated that only 4% to 8% of those eligible will take advantage of the proposal, and the parental rights of gay couples or single parents remain untouched. Where does that new legislation leave you? Fathers-to-be, are you likely to take more time off as part of your parental leave? Would you volunteer to stay at home if your partner was earning more and eager to return to work?