Democrats and Republicans say that family and hard work are critical . Barack Obama : U.S. 's work-family policies are worse than many countries . He says the U.S. lacks law on maternity leave , sick leave , per year . There are only a handful of other countries that also do not guarantee new mothers paid leave , the wealthiest of which is Papua New Guinea . Freedman : Our government need to to implement family-oriented policies .
Democrats and Republicans say that family and hard work are critical . Barack Obama : U.S. 's work-family policies are worse than many countries . He says the U.S. lacks law on maternity leave , sick leave , per year . Freedman : Our government need to to implement family-oriented policies .