Male parents and we need paid leave for the birth of a child and also for sick leave. the federal employer is biggest and largest employer in the nation and usually the policies start on the federal level and then are implemented in the private sector. i would say the private sector now is ahead of the public sector because many like your nbc -- i wrote, gave you paid leave when your child was born which was i'm sure -- >> four months paid, two months unpaid. >> precious time for your family bonding. it is a difficult time, a big change in your life and probably the most joyous event in life. ...