Supporters of Bush's plan argue that over time, elimination of the tax would boost business and capital investments and encourage start-up companies. The letter was from an employee concerned about special treatment colleagues with children receive when they leave work to take care of family matters that are not emergencies. The writer felt that such colleagues subsequently do not make up for time lost. Lundgren's response was that she knows of no research showing that parents are less productive workers. If anything, they have a greater capacity to schedule, because that's what they're forced to do.
Parents hold up more than their end of the bargain.
Take a life-cycle look. Our roles change. It's important to remember, since this person may one day be caring for a sick parent, or quite unexpectedly caring for a sibling's child. The American workplace recognizes workers are part of families, and some recognize it better than others. Capitol Hill Democrats and many state party chairmen have declared that President Clinton will remain a powerful political player after he leaves office.