More Dads Use Paid Parental Leave in States That Offer It

More fathers are using state paid parental leave benefits as Americans say having children is unaffordable.

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More Dads Use Paid Parental Leave in States That Offer It

More fathers are taking paid leave after welcoming a baby in states that provide the benefit, NPR reports. In some cases, dads are using it more than mothers.

The United States has no nationwide law providing paid parental leave, but some states offer the benefit.

The increase in fathers taking leave comes as Americans say they cannot afford to have children.

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