Thinking about companies and paid parental leave after the birth/adoption of a child, which comes closest to your view?

Thinking about companies and paid parental leave after the birth/adoption of a child, which comes closest to your view? Published on 26.03.2021 → Survey conducted on 26.03.2021 on 11737 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Companies should offer both mothers and fathers paid parental leave

69%

Companies should offer mothers paid parental leave, but not fathers

14%

Companies should offer fathers paid parental leave, but not mothers

Companies should not offer mothers or fathers paid parental leave

Don't know

10%

Companies should offer both mothers and fathers paid parental leave

69%

Companies should offer mothers paid parental leave, but not fathers

14%

Companies should offer fathers paid parental leave, but not mothers

Companies should not offer mothers or fathers paid parental leave

Don't know

10%

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