That's a good question, because the policy rationale for why we want to provide this is that studies have shown that where parents are involved in the hospital program the child is going through—if the child is going through a hospital program—it aids in the child's development and their ability to grow and prosper. It's really important for the parents to be there. Indeed, hospitals encourage 24-hour access; they want the parents in the hospital with the child while the child is going through treatment. That's exactly why we're providing that kind of leave: so they can do it.
On October 18th, 2012. See this statement in context.