You need about 18 years of leave, give or take a few years depending on the kid. You could outsource part of this, but that is a bit like putting your kid up fo

You need about 18 years of leave, give or take a few years depending on the kid. You could outsource part of this, but that is a bit like putting your kid up for adoption. Parenting is about being there for times both good and bad, which mostly can not be scheduled. ("Now it is time to skin your knee so I can show fatherly love, OK?") There is no substitute for putting in the time.