Father

Fathers are routinely denied the right to be present for the birth of their children in Trinidad and Tobago, and in many other Caribbean territories.

Fathers are routinely denied the right to be present for the birth of their children in Trinidad and Tobago, and in many other Caribbean territories.

Paternity leave is often under-utilized, even in the countries where it’s offered. But a new report finds that countries that are changing the way parental leave must be taken are finding striking success in boosting their economies, changing home roles and even opening up new opportunities for women.

In honor of Father’s Day, we’re looking at a kind of father that doesn’t always get a lot of attention: single dads. We talk to Roberta Coles, chair of Social & Cultural Sciences at Marquette University and Alexi Peck, single father.