Paternity LeaveIntroductionThe role of the father is crucial in the development of the child from the first day and, as already mentioned in the past, his relationship with the newborn is different from that of the mother, and it is built through interactions at complex levels such as touch or sound. It reminds us that there is still a lot to do in the field of fatherhood even towards men. Fatherhood, however, does not seem to be adequately protected by American law, which in many cases does not provide the same rights, which are less problematic for men than for women. American legislation, however, is more permissive regarding paternity leave than in other states, where it is difficult to find equal parenting leave that gives equal rights to men and women. Equality in parenting has become a hot topic, especially because, many times, and as the data shows, having the law on our side does not mean that parents are rushed to invoke their paternity rights, often for fear of the reaction of the society. . In this article we will discuss paternity leave with references to a case. The purpose of this article is to make readers aware of the importance of paternity leave and how paternal rights are being violated. Discussion on Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Before discussing paternity leave, it is very important for us to have proper knowledge about the concept of paternity leave and parental leave law. In 1993, the United States passed the Family and Medical Leave Act. This policy was designed to provide twelve weeks of unpaid parental leave to parents of newborns. Since then, numerous studies have been conducted on the effects and use of this policy, but none have been conducted on the effects in academia. This article will examine the effects of this policy...... half of paper ......l risk of causing bankruptcy, loss of housing and other large economic impacts. Limited insurance is also likely to limit the ability of individuals with serious illnesses to afford the drugs and elements of health care they require at a cost, even in the context of America's publicly funded national health care system. In addition to paid leave days, another cause of concern for women and men approaching fatherhood in Mexico is that working conditions are complicated and, for the most part, balance work with the new tasks required by care and from supporting a family. “Our society is built on time-consuming schedules. So if men are traditionally the ones who have the most say in the workplace, with better pay and a greater investment in working hours, it certainly doesn't encourage them to take co-responsibility for those who want to do household chores.