Attachment: Economy

Question 1

General

Answer 1

• highest paid parent can go back to work, earning more money and contributing to economy
• changing laws on paternity leav/ shared parental leave. This is government funded so effects economy + impacts employers
• gender pay gap may be reduced if parental roles are regarded as more equal
• may struggle in education/employment in later life, reducing contribution to workforce and their economic output

Question 2

Role of father

Answer 2

• fathers may stay at home to care for child, meaning they contribute less to economy
• mothers returning back to work can contribute more to economy

Question 3

Effects of institutionalisation

Answer 3

• institutionalised children more likely to experience developmental delays, attachment issues and low IQ
• require on going support which costs health and social care systems