I live in Oslo, Norway. I became a father for the fourth time just two weeks ago, and I am really looking forward to spend at least 3 months at home with my new

I live in Oslo, Norway. I became a father for the fourth time just two weeks ago, and I am really looking forward to spend at least 3 months at home with my new born son. But when my two kids from a previous marriage was born in the mid 1994 and 1996, I did not have any paternity leave at all. I could have stayed home with my small kids, but I didn't. Things have changed. My then wife wanted to stay home with the kids longer. The number of weeks designated for the father has increased since then. Also the culture has changed. Now it's a lot more common to see fathers with strollers. Besides all kids are guaranteed a place in child daycare from the age of 1. The number of active women working in norway is just as important for the economy as the huge oil reserves.