Really baffled as to why some right-wingers are bashing paternity leave. Yes, it might be gratuitous to take several months off from work, but taking a few weeks off to bond with your newborn baby, while also helping/supporting your wife (who very often needs time to recuperate and heal from the birth) is what any good husband and father should want to do. Taking a bit of time to care for your wife and child doesn’t make you weak, it makes you loving and a good protector.