Why do a relatively low percentage of men take paternity leave?

1. A provision in the Family and Medical Leave Act mandates that only one parent per family can take leaves, which are usually taken by the mother.

2. Men have a perception that it is not considered socially acceptable for them to stay home for child-related reasons.

3. Employers typically reject paternity leave applications because employees are likely to obtain such leaves under fraudulent conditions.

4. Men who are not single parents are not covered in the Family and Medical Leave Act.