July 9th, 2010

In Sweden, Men Can Have It All

Mr. Boklund admits he was scared to take on the role of stay-at-home dad at first, but six months into his leave, he says he is more confident around his son.

It’s both harder and easier than you think

he said.

From trendy central Stockholm to this village in the rugged forest south of the Arctic Circle, 85 percent of Swedish fathers take parental leave. Those who don’t face questions from family, friends and colleagues. As other countries still tinker with maternity leave and women’s rights, Sweden may be a glimpse of the future.

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