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Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is going to take months of paternity leave after the of his . This tells all would-be fathers to get in their newborn's life. Zuckerberg is only taking of the time Facebook gives male for paternity leave. Nevertheless, it sets a good on the responsibilities of . Zuckerberg wrote: "This is a very personal . Studies show that when working parents take time to be with their newborns, outcomes are better for the children." He added: "We're to start this next stage in our lives."

Over the past , more companies have given men fully paternity leave. However, many men are reluctant to take up this benefit. Technology companies are often in the of looking after employees, but even their employees have been . Many male workers continue working so they don't fall behind on or miss out on promotions. The UK reported just a small in the amount of paternity leave taken . An employment specialist gave some to men who were unsure about taking paternity leave: "Be ".

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