3 out of 4 working fathers are choosing to take their 11 weeks of non-transferable paternity leave

3 out of 4 working fathers are choosing to take their 11 weeks of non-transferable paternity leave, a survey by Megafon for Mødrehjælpen has revealed. A new law passed for children born on or after August 2, 2022 states that fathers (or the co-parent) will now have the option to take up to 11 weeks of leave, compared with only two weeks previously. The survey also revealed that most fathers do not utilize the leave due to financial reasons, family experts have said the leave will allow the father or co-parent to foster a better relationship with their newborn and create a balanced sense of attachment for the child. Parental leave benefits differ for single parents or for parents who do not live together; visit here for more information.