Palin Precedence Dangerous
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Palin Precedence Dangerous
| Thu, 09-11-2008 - 1:12pm |
Does anyone else feel Palin is setting a dangerous precedence for mothers.
I already feel my boss's expectations of me have changed since Palins story has become huge news. I fear Palins example of working right up until birth and returning 3 days after birth is a huge step back for womens maternity leave issues. How fortunate for her that she is her own boss, no ones going to tell her not to bring the baby to work, but most women don't enjoy that luxury.
In March I will delivery a baby, and I don't plan on returning to work for at least 6 weeks. How will women be judged in the future when they make this choice instead of returning days after birth?

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No, I don't.
Well, in 1993 during the Clinton years, there was enacted into law the Family and Medical Leave Act that provides a lot of protections that someone in your situation should read.
Maybe your question should have been if the likes of McCain and Palin are in charge will they try to overturn or "ban" the Act in some way?
FMLA isn't paid maternity leave - over 150 other countries have some paid maternity leave in place to protect working moms and provide time for them to take care of their newborn baby.
Nikki
Mom to Isabel 4 1/2 & baby boy due 3.17.2009
Nikki
Mom to Isabel 4 1/2 & baby boy due 3.17.2009
I think my question is legitimate the way it is worded, I don't fear McCain/Palin changing the current policy - my fear is how this may change workplace expectations.
Nikki
Mom to Isabel 4 1/2 & baby boy due 3.17.2009
Nikki
Mom to Isabel 4 1/2 & baby boy due 3.17.2009
Sopal
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My personal feeling is that she and her husband dropped the ball. Perhaps, if they were not so busy, one of their daughters wouldn't be facing motherhood? What are the hallmarks of a family in crisis? Well teen parenthood for one of your children is in my books.
So, Palin is not setting a precedence of success, imho.
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