http://www.thelocal.no/page/view/norwegian-dads-to-get-14-weeks-of-parental-leave
This is a website to get more information about the norwegian dad policy. I personally think this is a fantastic tool to get fathers more involved.
It makes sense when you give father's more time with children, they can develop more skills. Skills to care for their child, support their child, and be a strong parental figure. Mommy gatekeeping doesn't have to play such a factor in Norway. The father's have spent enough time with the children, and already know what the child may need.
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/baby/newborn/babycrying/
This site provides reasons why infants cry. If a dad is not around the infant long enough, he won't be able to recognize these. This is where gatekeeping comes in. If the mother is always around she will know what the baby wants and when it wants it. This doesn't really give dads a chance if the baby is always being pulled away when it cries.
The norwegian policy gives dad a chance to get to know their kids. When the kid does a certain cry at a certain time they will be able to confidently help their infant. Through the helping the fathers are bonding with their child and creating a good attachment.
Hey guys What do you think of this policy, and would you take advantage of it?
Hey ladies Do you have examples of gatekeeping? And do you think this is a good idea?
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