The High Council for Equality between Women and Men (HCE or HCEfh) has released a new report highlighting ongoing economic disparities within households that have children. The report, published on Wednesday, September 9, emphasizes that these inequalities are not caused by motherhood itself, but rather by how society organizes parental responsibilities. The HCE points out that traditional gender roles often place the majority of childcare and domestic duties on women, which can limit their ability to work full-time or advance in their careers. This dynamic can lead to a significant income gap between parents, with women typically earning less than their male counterparts in households with children. The report also discusses how policies and workplace practices can either reinforce or reduce these inequalities. For example, lack of access to affordable childcare, limited parental leave for fathers, and inflexible work hours can all contribute to the economic imbalance between mothers and fathers. The HCE calls for a reevaluation of societal norms and institutional policies to create a more equitable sharing of parenting responsibilities. By promoting shared parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and accessible childcare services, the council suggests that households can move toward a more balanced economic future for all parents.