The term "parental leave" refers to the time off that parents take from work to care for their newborn, adopted, or foster child. Some antonyms for parental leave could be "work obligation," "job commitment," or simply "no leave." These terms highlight the societal expectation that parents are primarily responsible for childcare, and that work commitments should take precedence. However, this mindset is shifting as both parents want to take an active role in raising their children. Hence, some new terms have emerged, such as "shared leave" or "family leave," which recognize the importance of both parents in the upbringing of their children.