Newborns and Time with Parents

Planning on having a child in 2023? Would-be parents in the U.S. may want to consider the implications on their career.

A new nationwide survey highlights the work/life balance dilemma new parents face when having a child:

• 73% of parents feel they don’t get enough family leave 
• 64% of Americans get 2 weeks or less of paid parental leave 
• 56% have taken unpaid legal time off for family
• 1 in 5 new parents think they’ve lost out on promotions & raises after taking leave 

So, how much time do Americans want for family leave? The survey found that 65% of Americans think new mothers should get at least 12 weeks of paid leave, but only 44% feel fathers should get the same.

Take a look at the full report to see the number of Americans who say they’re worried about losing their job if they take family leave and the average amount of time new parents in America end up taking off work (paid and unpaid). Plus, the report breaks down which industries are worst for new parents when it comes to time off.