• SapphironZA@sh.itjust.works
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    3 days ago

    Some people dont have children, but look after grandparents, or a chronically ill or handicapped person, or they take on a lot of responsibilities in the community.

    Its very rare and not normal for people not to be involved in their community.

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      3 days ago

      In my experience, people taking care of a family member are given equal flexibility at work. It’s not like Sandra gets to leave early cause her kid is sick, but Matt doesn’t get to leave early when his wife has chemo.

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        1 day ago

        Its not that way in law and social circles in many places in the world. This is why I like the use of dependant in law.