A study in Sweden, one of the most gender equal countries in the world, concluded fathers’ parental leave might protect men against alcohol-related morbidity.
Men who have been on parental leave have a significantly reduced risk of being hospitalized due to alcohol consumption.
"After the policy was implemented there was a 34% decrease in these hospitalizations among fathers in the two years after birth."
“Policymakers should consider that fathers’ parental leave not only promotes more gender-equal participation in childcare, but can also reduce alcohol-related harms."
Not only is fathers involvement in their children's lives good for the children, it is good for the fathers. Unfortunately in our society, societal pressure (i.e. discrimination) allows mothers to spend more time with their children than fathers.
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