Working fathers who want to take paternity leave or time off to help raise their children often suffer reduced status at work and resentment or teasing from coworkers.

Paternity Leave

A period of absence from work granted to a father after or just before the birth of his child, allowing him to spend time with his newborn or newly adopted child.

Reduced Status

A situation in which an individual's rank or importance within a social or professional hierarchy is diminished.