Nikolas Ferreira: I speak here not only as a parliamentarian, but as the father of two daughters.
Nikolas Ferreira: Recently, I had 5 days of paternity leave and I couldn't actually have that extra time for caregiving, because by law it is not allowed for us, who are public servants, Deputies and Senators.
So, I think the free-market and family agendas are not opposed; on the contrary, they go hand in hand, and we know that present fathers create strong families.
Nikolas Ferreira: And the father, yes, can help — and a lot — during that period.
Nikolas Ferreira: Anyone who breastfeeds knows that nursing makes you thirsty, and you have to hand over water — cold water, Mr. President.