I padri italiani restano tra i più “anziani” d’Europa, con un’età media di 35,8 anni al primo figlio, e solo un quarto utilizza il congedo parentale. Nonostante il trend in crescita negli ultimi dieci anni, il ruolo maschile nella cura dei figli resta limitato

Italian fathers remain among the 'oldest' in Europe, with an average age of 35.8 at the first child, and only a quarter use parental leave. Despite an upward trend over the last ten years, the male role in childcare remains limited

Italian fathers remain among the 'oldest' in Europe, with an average age of 35.8 at the first child, and only a quarter use parental leave

Late paternity and limited leave: the challenge for Italian fathers

The chairman of the Chamber's labour committee, Walter Rizzetto, assures that he is 'willing to talk about the substance' and that the topic will be discussed in depth 'in the coming weeks' with the aim of development before the budget law

Parental leave, discussion on timing reopened in the Labour Commission

The chairman of the Chamber's Labour Committee, Walter Rizzetto, assures the 'willingness to engage in a substantive discussion'

Increasing care reasons for voluntary resignations and consensual terminations within three years of the child's life

If the father chooses childcare and leaves or changes job

From 2022, EU countries had to update the rules to guarantee new fathers at least 10 days of 100% paid leave

Dads' rights in Europe

The gender wage gap between those with a tertiary degree and those without children is 9%, according to Almalaurea data

New graduates, fathers earn 21% more than mothers

The meaning of fatherhood in today's society

A survey by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation shows that 8 out of 10 children find it useful to talk to their parents

Children only ask to be heard

The new work by director Simone Valentini recounts the real-life encounter of a 40-year-old single man with a young man, just over the age of 18, whose custody he has accepted: the first times, the clashes, the mutual recognition in a relationship that 'fits'

Those fathers only 'for a while': in a film the story of fostering

Director Simone Valentini's new work tells the story of a 40-year-old single man's encounter with a boy he has accepted custody of

The athlete brings his son Baltazar on the court to share his work and passion

Brex: 'My family in rugby feels part of a whole'

The cartoonist, father of two, recounts the journey into fatherhood made of daily care, continuous introspection and new awareness

Sio: 'Time for children cannot be a privilege for a few'

The real problem, emphasises the psychotherapist, is 'why fathers today do not help boys to reoccupy the streets'

Lancini: Fathers, work and technology. The crisis of the adult function

No conviction if the breach concerns the few months in which the father has to face new expenses, starting with the rent of a house

Economic hardship due to separation saves the father who does not pay the cheque

From absolute monarch to 'underling' dad: risks and dynamics in the family

More collaboration within the couple but also new challenges in managing the balance of the intimate microcosm

Come sta cambiando la figura paterna all’interno della famiglia e quale impatto ha sulla società.

How the father figure is changing within the family and what impact it has on society.

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Parental leave, discussion on timing reopened in the Labour Commission

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New graduates, fathers earn 21% more than mothers

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Children only ask to be heard

Those fathers only 'for a while': in a film the story of fostering

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Sio: 'Time for children cannot be a privilege for a few'

Lancini: Fathers, work and technology. The crisis of the adult function

Economic hardship due to separation saves the father who does not pay the cheque

From absolute monarch to 'underling' dad: risks and dynamics in the family

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