Socialist People's Party (SNP) deputy Slađana Kaluđerović proposed to continue her campaign for the adoption of amendments to the Labor Law, known under the slogan "Give babies more time", which aim to extend parental leave from 12 to 18 months, the SNP announced.
"As part of her campaign, Slađana Kaluđerović met with Kristina Mihailović, the executive director of the Parents association, which brings together parents and provides them with support in facing the challenges of parenting," the announcement states.
Mihailović pointed out that parents need not only legal solutions, but also logistical support and programs that will facilitate the functioning of the family.
"The way of life has changed a lot, and today, unfortunately, families do not have enough time to spend together, which is especially important for children at an early age who need love, help and support. That is why the adoption of these changes, especially if they could be used until departure child to school, was of great importance for parents," Mihailović stressed.
The announcement states that Kaluđerović stressed the importance of involving the entire family, especially fathers, in the upbringing of children, and proposed that a part of parental leave be reserved for fathers.
"In this way, as it was pointed out, fathers would be more involved in raising and caring for children, which would contribute to the balance in the division of responsibilities within the family," the announcement reads.
"These changes to the law are crucial for the future of our families. Extending parental leave does not only mean more time with children, but also better conditions for the healthy development of our youngest. Fathers must be equal partners in raising children, and the state must provide a legal framework that will to enable," said Kaluđerović.
The SNP stated that she called on "colleagues in the Assembly, as well as the wider community, to support these changes, which represent an important step towards a fairer society in which the family comes first".
"Together we can create an environment where parents will have the opportunity to spend quality time with their children, which is an investment in a happy and stable Montenegro," concluded Kaluđerović.
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