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Comment author: RobertLumley 13 March 2014 05:03:08PM 2 points [-]

There will be at least a year per every child

This seems to be wildly off based on my experiences. Women I know (with working husbands) having children are taking 2-3 months off.

Comment author: Viliam_Bur 14 March 2014 09:28:51AM 3 points [-]

My first reaction: Checking whether you are from USA.

Yeah, I know this is not an argument, but the cultural difference is huge here.

I would like to know if there is a scientific research about whether separating 2 months old children from their mothers for half of day has an impact on the child, and what is the impact specifically.

Comment author: diegocaleiro 17 March 2014 07:21:37AM 1 point [-]

Viliam, as far as I recall from memory alone, there is very little effect on what a tiny infant does for half a day in their future lives.

It matters more which of the attachment kinds the baby will acquire when the mom is present, not when she is absent.

People are 50% genes 50% question mark, if you summarize psychological science super ultra violently. Not the best strategy for science, but good enough for a cached thought.

Comment author: RobertLumley 20 March 2014 01:09:36AM *  0 points [-]

I am from the US, and work in manufacturing, which is even more culturally conservative. But this isn't out of line with any other experiences I've had.