I was accepted to a PhD in both economics and math, yet I had to turn them down due to being a parent of two small children. My wife stays at home with them, thus reducing my salary to a TA wasn't feasible for 4 - 6 years.
Is there a problem with the system when men have to give up opportunities due to having children?
Is there a problem with the system when men have to give up opportunities due to having children?