German Family Policy - Again and Again

I will probably stop writing about this topic very soon - in a couple of months when we move away from Germany. But until then, it doesn't stop amazing me and making my blood boil. It is honestly one reason that motivated me in my decision to move. Today's newspaper (SZ) had an editorial that nailed the issue: Germany's family policy is a miserable failure. Maybe this is true for many other countries as well, and I am certain that what I am speaking of are luxury problems compared to the majority of countries (and women) in the world. But the line that "suddenly men's wages skyrocket and at the same time, once women have their first child, their wages become a miserable joke in comparison" rings so true. In comparison, the Economist this week has a special on the "Nordic Supermodel", which includes "equality". If I wrote a post called "Sew Your Own Damned Button On" right when I started blogging, it's soon time to follow up with the "Sew Half of the Kids' Damned Buttons On". Rocky times ahead...