Re: This isn't the problem you're looking for
Equal opportunity should mean equal. Bringing in special benefits, like "child" benefits, removes equal.
When it comes to benefits there is no need for sexism, there is no need for "child" benefits. The workplace should not be so involved in their employees personal lives. Every work place should have systems in place that enable employees to take extended leaves, without having to appeal to the bosses idea's of what is an acceptable reason and what is not. The terms pregnancy or child need never appear in company policies to have a workplace in which all "family" members can thrive as individuals regardless of their home situation, or if they even have a home.
A respectful workplace does not make value judgments about why people are using their own benefits.
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