Fertility decline is a devilish problem. What if the only solution is to treat parenting as a public service worth paying for?
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The Feminist Case for Spending Billions to Boost the Birthrate
Fertility decline is a devilish problem. What if the only solution is to treat parenting as a public service worth paying for?
South Koreans Are Having More Babies After Years of Decline
South Korea reported a rare increase in births last year as the country grapples with a dwindling population. Its fertility rate remains the world’s lowest.
Single Parents Should Get as Much Paid Leave as Couples, Spanish Court Rules
The decision follows a constitutional court ruling that barred discrimination against babies born into single-parent families.
Can the Government Get People to Have More Babies?
Japan has been trying to boost its fertility rate for 30 years. Now the rest of the rich world is, too.
Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law
The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other non-parent caregivers.
How 4 Weeks of U.S. Paid Leave Would Compare With the Rest of the World
The U.S. is one of six countries with no national paid leave. The Democrats have cut their plan to four weeks, which would still make it an outlier.
China’s Three-Child Policy Sparks Indignation and Concern
Intense workplace competition, inadequate child care and widespread job discrimination against pregnant women have made childbearing an unappealing prospect for many.
Italian Volleyball Player Lara Lugli Sues Team For Losing Job After Pregnancy
It is common for paid women athletes in Italy to be forced to leave after they get pregnant. Now one of them has ignited a debate that was a long time coming.
British Law Highlights Parental Leave for Lawmakers
Britain approved a measure allowing senior government ministers to take maternity leave without penalty. But some countries make no provisions for lawmakers who are new parents.