grahame":3mnji1ul said:Slightly bitter/cynical view:
I already subsidise parents by working extra, unpaid hours and/or taking on extra responsibilities so they can exercise their "right" to flexible working. They get priority (here) on taking leave during school holidays which means I don't get to take any of my leave during school summer holidays, and my taxes support paying a premium to them whether they need it or not.
on the other hand, being a parent aint easy or cheap and (as well as getting a helluvalot out of being a parent) is making certain sacrifices to hopefully continue and improve the human race.
Remember that when a family takes a hol in peak periods, the high prices being charged to family holidays goes to subisidise the childfree adults who able to get their £20 flights and accommodation for the rest of the year.
Before having had kids, I was eager to let those with kids have peak holiday times off whilst I held the fort during slack periods and could then pick and chose my hols during the rest of the year.
Two sides to every coin matey