so effectively that means that children themselves are a career disadvantage, which is a problem in itself that needs to be addressed because we can't sustain a

so effectively that means that children themselves are a career disadvantage, which is a problem in itself that needs to be addressed because we can't sustain a society where having children is a negative. the equality part of the issue could be addressed with men getting equal parental leave, but it doesn't solve the actual problem. we really need to support parenting more, deemphasize the importance of career and emphasize the importance of having children.