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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Amber Raiken

Father sparks debate about paid parental leave in the US after filming emotional return to work

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A father has sparked a debate about paid paternity leave in the US, as he documented his emotional return to work, following the birth of his child.

On TikTok, Matthew, @gbandme, first rose to popularity when he shared videos of his grandmother, who passed away last January. Although he has continued to share memories of his grandmother on social media, Matthew has also begun documenting his life as a first-time parent, alongside his wife, Morgan.

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