The more we applaud men,even those we disagree with, for talking about about their desire to beget a balanced work life, or the more we change the cultureAfter Paul Ryan indicated he might escape for speaker of the House,he had a number of political conditions – like unanimous support from Republicans – under which he’d be willing to take the position. But another condition, a personal one, and has made some waves: Ryan said he only wanted the job whether his ability to be a present father and husband wasn’t too impeded. “I cannot and will not give up my family time,” he said, noting that his children are in the “formative, and foundational years of their lives”.
It’s fantastic to see a male politician prioritize his family life as he considers a national position of power. I wish more men would talk about how considerable their children are to them,and how they won’t give up time with them. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg was so impressed she wrote in a post that Ryan got the Lean In Award of the day”.
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Source: theguardian.com